Occupational Therapy Aides pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $43,210 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy aides in Boston earn between $35,340 and $42,710.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $35KMedian
- $43K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,290 | $3,274 | $18.89 |
| Median | $35,340 | $2,945 | $16.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,340 | $2,945 | $16.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,710 | $3,559 | $20.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Aides pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Occupational therapy aides in Boston earn 5% less than the Massachusetts average ($41,220) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($44,110). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $39,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $39,290 | $35,340 | $35,340 | $43,210 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $41,220 | $40,160 | $35,340 | $53,540 | 90 |
| United States | $44,110 | $39,160 | $29,430 | $70,200 | 4,310 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Aides salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $39,290, a single filer in Boston takes home about $32,105 a year, or $2,675 a month and $1,235 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $33,750 | $2,812 |
| Working in MA | $32,105 | $2,675 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for occupational therapy aides? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $39,290 buys what about $36,290 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 18.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Aides salary in nearby metro areas
- Hartford, CT$44,600
- New York, NY$47,100
- Philadelphia, PA$44,000
- Washington, DC$57,570
- Pittsburgh, PA$39,050
- Cleveland, OH$41,040
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy aides
Riverside, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($63,840).
- Riverside, CA$63,840
- Washington, DC$57,570
- Seattle, WA$48,470
- New York, NY$47,100
- Las Vegas, NV$46,830
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Occupational Therapy Aides salary in Boston: questions
How much do occupational therapy aides make an hour in Boston?
$18.89 an hour on average, and $16.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy aides salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy aides take-home pay in Boston?
About $32,105 a year ($2,675 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,290. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do occupational therapy aides earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,110).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2012; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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