Occupational Therapist salary in Rhode Island
Occupational Therapists in Rhode Island earn a median of $47.67 per hour, about $99,150 a year, 1% above the U.S. median of $47.28. The middle half earn between $39.62 and $51.83 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $47.67median pay per hour
- $99,150median pay per year
- 760employed in Rhode Island
- #16of 50 states by median pay
Occupational Therapist pay in Rhode Island: percentiles
| Level | Rhode Island per hour | Rhode Island per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.04 | $72,880 | $32.25 |
| Lower quartile | $39.62 | $82,410 | $38.70 |
| Median | $47.67 | $99,150 | $47.28 |
| Upper quartile | $51.83 | $107,810 | $53.11 |
| Top 10% | $57.05 | $118,660 | $62.42 |
Occupational Therapist pay by metro area in Rhode Island
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Rhode Island median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $47.39 | $98,570 | 1,080 | 1% below | $46.56 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Occupational Therapist pay in states next to Rhode Island
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $49.08 | $102,080 | 3% above Rhode Island |
| Massachusetts | $47.32 | $98,420 | 1% below Rhode Island |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Rhode Island · Occupational Therapist salary nationwide · Rhode Island state guide
Common questions
How much does a occupational therapist make in Rhode Island?
The median is $47.67 per hour, about $99,150 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $35.04 and the top 10% earn over $57.05 (BLS, May 2024).
Where does Rhode Island rank for occupational therapist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 16th of 50 states by median occupational therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your OT pay reportRhode Island · 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
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
- OT / Occupational Therapist - Home HealthPermanent$45.00–$57.00/ hour
- Occupational Therapist (OT), ARUPermanent$38.00–$48.00/ hour
Each one has pay, shift and start date.