Occupational Therapists pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for occupational therapists is $48.10 an hour ($100,040 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($100,330). Rhode Island ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapists in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.42 | $75,760 |
| 25% of workers | $40.73 | $84,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.10 | $100,040 |
| 75% of workers | $51.52 | $107,160 |
| 90% of workers | $60.88 | $126,630 |
Occupational Therapists pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $98,000 | 1,130 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +14.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,640 |
| Physicians, All Other | $228,590 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,400 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $48,520 |
| Pharmacists | $128,180 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $135,970 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,930 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $104,000 |
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