Occupational Therapists pay in Massachusetts: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 1,207 Occupational Therapists postings on yourjobs.com in Massachusetts between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 98% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $30.05 (n = 1,177 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $30.05 to $30.05. This page was built 20 October 2026.

93% of these postings are from Thom Child And Family Services.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$30.05$62,504
Median advertised hourly rate$30.05$62,504
75th percentile$30.05$62,504
Highest advertised rate we recorded$84.04$174,803

Sample

Sample size for Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 20261,207
Postings that stated pay1,177 (98%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period3%
Postings with an employment type recorded45 (4%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded70%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded14%
Employers21
Cities64

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$84.04 per hour (hourly equivalent)
Figure in posting (period inferred as hour)
$56.02 to $84.04 per hour
Job title
Occupational Therapist
Employer
Optum
Location
Town Of Norwood, Massachusetts
First seen
5 October 2026
Posting text
“…nge - $46.69 - $70.03 Per Visit Point Pay Range - $56.02 - $84.04 #LHCJobs At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to…”
Posting
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Employers posting the most Occupational Therapists jobs in Massachusetts

Employers posting the most Occupational Therapists jobs in Massachusetts
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Thom Child And Family Services 1,121 $30.05 Open jobs
Optum 45 $58.36 Open jobs
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice Careers 13 Open jobs
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England at Beverly 9 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Occupational Therapists postings and advertised pay by month in Massachusetts
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 1,207 1,177 $30.05 $30.05 $30.05 0%
September 2026 6 0 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $96,370 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 08:28.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/occupational-therapists/massachusetts

Questions about Occupational Therapists pay in Massachusetts

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts?
The median advertised hourly rate for Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts was $30.05, based on 1,177 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $62,504 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn. 93% of these postings are from Thom Child And Family Services.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Occupational Therapists in Massachusetts was $84.04 per hour, on a posting titled "Occupational Therapist" from Optum in Town Of Norwood, Massachusetts, first seen 5 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Occupational Therapists jobs in Massachusetts?
The employers with the most Occupational Therapists postings in Massachusetts between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Thom Child And Family Services (1,121 postings), Optum (45 postings) and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice Careers (13 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Occupational Therapists postings in Massachusetts state the pay?
98% of the 1,207 Occupational Therapists postings in Massachusetts between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (1,177 postings). Of those pay figures, 3% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year; for the rest the period was inferred from the size of the amount.
What share of Occupational Therapists postings in Massachusetts are full time?
Of the 45 postings (4%) that recorded an employment type, 70% were full time and 14% part time; 96% recorded none.