Salary data · Massachusetts
Occupational therapy assistant salary in Massachusetts
Occupational therapy assistants in Massachusetts earn a mean of $68,340 a year and a median of $75,040, 3.4% below the national mean of $70,710. That ranks 23rd of the 50 states with a published estimate.
$68,340
Mean annual wage
about $33 an hour
$75,040
Median annual wage
23rd of 50
State rank
by mean wage
1,410
OTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for occupational therapy assistants already employed in Massachusetts, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Occupational therapy assistant pay by metro in Massachusetts
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $72,630 | $75,170 | 50 |
| Boston | $69,820 | $75,300 | 850 |
| Worcester | $69,570 | $76,570 | 180 |
| Springfield | $62,390 | $64,250 | 120 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many occupational therapy assistants work in Massachusetts
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Massachusetts is not a member of the OT Compact: occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in another state need a full Massachusetts license before starting.
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