Occupational Therapists, Providence
$98,000
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA. Middle half of wages roughly $83,000 to $107,060.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −2.3%
- US median
- $100,330
- Metro RPP
- 101.8
- Middle half
- $83,000 to $107,060
- OEWS employment
- 1,130
- SOC
- 29-1122
Occupational Therapists in Providence pay a median $98,000 (May 2025), 2.3% below the US median of $100,330. At local prices (RPP 101.8), that median buys about what $96,267 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$98,000 in Providence buys about what $96,267 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 101.8, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 103.9 vs all-items 101.8 (US = 100, 2024).
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Occupational Therapists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $98,000 | $83,000 to $107,060 | 101.8 |
| Orlando | $99,520 | $82,370 to $104,410 | 101.4 |
| San Francisco | $136,770 | $123,550 to $155,030 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $108,350 | $94,860 to $127,460 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Occupational Therapists in Providence?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Occupational Therapists in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA is $98,000.
- How does Providence pay compare to the US median for Occupational Therapists?
- Local median pay is 2.3% below the national OEWS median of $100,330.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Providence is 101.8 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $98,000 has about the same purchasing power as $96,267 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.