Occupational Therapists Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $96,910 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.59
10th percentile $58,340
90th percentile $117,350
Employed locally 80
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,340
    25th
    $79,240
    50th (median)
    $96,910
    75th
    $107,920
    90th
    $117,350

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 112% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $119,920
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $109,820
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $108,270
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $107,950
    Yakima, WA $107,500

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,030
    Nurse Practitioners $132,380
    Dental Hygienists $96,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Amherst Town, MA is $46.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.64 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Amherst Town, MA is 1.5% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $58,340 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,240.