RI · Warwick · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Warwick, RI

The median occupational therapist pay in the Warwick area is $47.39 per hour ($98,570 a year), with the typical range running from $39.50 to $52.02. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Warwick. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Warwick. The free report below lists employers near Warwick and what they pay.

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Occupational Therapist pay in Warwick, RI

The metro median is 1% below the Rhode Island statewide median of $47.67 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 1,080 occupational therapists employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.54).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.37$71,49027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.50$82,16016% below U.S. median
Median$47.39$98,570in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.02$108,20010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.14$118,85021% above U.S. median

How Warwick ranks

  • 110th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 195th of 327 after adjusting for local prices

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 Warwick

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.39 median hour buys what $46.56 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.

Estimate your Warwick paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,706
  • Per year: $85,302
  • Per month: $7,108

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Providence-Warwick metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Warwick

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Hospitals in Warwick

CMS lists 1 hospital in Warwick, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Warwick, RI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Cranston, RI6 mi$47.39/hr84,448
Providence, RI8 mi$47.39/hr194,706
Brockton, MA33 mi$47.49/hr105,788
Framingham, MA42 mi$47.49/hr73,361
Weymouth Town, MA43 mi$47.49/hr60,159
Worcester, MA44 mi$46.54/hr211,286

Occupational Therapist jobs in Rhode Island · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Rhode Island

Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Rhode Island requires for your role with the Rhode Island licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Rhode Island taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Rhode Island state guide

Other healthcare roles in Warwick

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Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Warwick, RI?

Occupational Therapists in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $47.39 per hour, about $98,570 a year. The middle half earn between $39.50 and $52.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Warwick a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?

Providence-Warwick ranks 195th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 110th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring occupational therapists in Warwick?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Warwick. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Warwick.

Do I need a Rhode Island license to work in Warwick as an occupational therapist?

Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Rhode Island requires for your role with the Rhode Island 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 Warwick?

The federal per diem benchmark in Warwick is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Warwick?

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Your OT pay reportWarwick, RI · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Grandison Management, Inc.Rhode Island · 3 wage offers$35.40/ hr$35–$35
  • Grandison Management, Inc.West Kingston, RI · 1 wage offer$35.40/ hr$35–$35
  • Grandison Management, Inc.Providence, RI · 1 wage offer$35.40/ hr$35–$35
  • Grandison Management, Inc.Pawtucket, RI · 1 wage offer$35.40/ hr$35–$35

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$35.40High$35

6 employer-reported wage offers for OT in federal filings in Rhode Island, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 OT roles

  1. OT / Occupational Therapist - Home HealthPermanent
    $45.00–$57.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Providence, RI · posted 7 days ago
  2. Occupational Therapist (OT), ARUPermanent
    $38.00–$48.00/ hour
    LifePoint Health · Warwick, RI · posted 30+ days ago

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