Occupational Therapists Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $92,890 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.66
10th percentile $65,240
90th percentile $122,160
Employed locally 380
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,240
    25th
    $79,120
    50th (median)
    $92,890
    75th
    $103,000
    90th
    $122,160

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 132% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 32% 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 Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $90,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,170
    Physicians, All Other $77,910
    Nurse Practitioners $144,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Springfield, MA is $44.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.74 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Springfield, MA is 5.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,240 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,120.