Per diemPosted today
Occupational Therapist - PRN
Acadia Healthcare · Dartmouth, MA
$49.55–$65.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Occupational Therapist jobs in Springfield, MA
Pay for occupational therapists in the Springfield area centers on $44.66 per hour, or about $92,890 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.04 and the upper quarter over $49.52. That ranks 207th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 198th of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Springfield. The free report below lists employers near Springfield and what they pay.
- $44.66median pay per hour, Springfield
- $38–$50typical range per hour
- 380occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Occupational Therapist pay in Springfield, MA
The metro median is 6% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $47.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 380 occupational therapists employed in the Springfield metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.36 | $65,230 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.04 | $79,120 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $44.66 | $92,890 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.52 | $103,000 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.73 | $122,160 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Springfield ranks
- 207th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 198th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 5 Massachusetts metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Occupational Therapists (SOC 29-1122), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Springfield
- Overall prices in Springfield run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 75.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $44.66 median hour buys what $46.49 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,608
- Per year: $80,388
- Per month: $6,699
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Springfield
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
Travel occupational therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Occupational Therapist roles in Massachusetts
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Springfield as they open.
Per diemPosted today
Occupational Therapist Per Diem Inpatient
Mass General Brigham · Charlestown, MA
$52.53–$57.59/ hour
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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Plymouth, MA
$95k–$100k/ year
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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Tewksbury, MA
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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Norwood, MA
$95k–$100k/ year
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Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Occupational Therapist, Per Diem, Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Mass General Brigham · Oak Bluffs, MA
$43.31–$54.82/ hour
Hospitals in Springfield
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springfield, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Medical Ctr Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 5 mi | $44.66/hr | 55,381 |
| Hartford, CT | 25 mi | $48.85/hr | 122,129 |
| New Britain, CT | 33 mi | $49.08/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 36 mi | $49.08/hr | 62,195 |
| Worcester, MA | 39 mi | $46.54/hr | 211,286 |
| Meriden, CT | 42 mi | $49.08/hr | 60,849 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Massachusetts · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Springfield
Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Springfield, MA?
Occupational Therapists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $44.66 per hour, about $92,890 a year. The middle half earn between $38.04 and $49.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Springfield a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 198th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 207th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Where do occupational therapists work in Springfield?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springfield, led by Baystate Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Springfield as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Springfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Springfield?
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Your OT pay reportSpringfield, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Mass General BrighamCharlestown, MA · 8 postings$53.26/ hr$43–$58
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 2 postings$48.32/ hr$35–$62
- Enhabit Home HealthNorwood, MA · 4 postings$46.88/ hr$27–$48
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$41Median$49.06High$58
16 OT postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 16 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 16 OT roles
- Occupational Therapist - PRNPer diem$49.55–$65.00/ hour
- Occupational Therapist Per Diem InpatientPer diem$52.53–$57.59/ hour
+ 14 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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