Occupational Therapists Salary
Occupational Therapists in Maine make a median of $84,310 a year, or about $40.53 an hour. The range runs from $64K at the entry level to $114K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 97.7), that's roughly $86,295 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,281/month, or 24.2% of estimated take-home pay.
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What this looks like in Maine
Pay for occupational therapists in Maine runs about 16% below the U.S. median of $100K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,281/month, 24.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 97.7) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Maine can be a reasonable trade-off for occupational therapists who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Maine
Entry-level occupational therapists (10th percentile) start around $64K. Mid-career wages sit at $84K. Top earners bring in $114K or more, a $50K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapists salary by metro in Maine
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $87K | +3% | 530 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $84K | +0% | 90 |
| Bangor | $81K | -4% | 150 |
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Can a occupational therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Maine?
Yes — at the median salary of $84K, rent takes 24.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,281/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational therapists in Maine?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational therapists typically earn — is $64K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,179/month. At HUD’s $1,281/month FMR, rent would take 31% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is occupational therapist a high-paying job in Maine?
Local pay runs 16% below the national median — $84K here vs. $100K nationally.
How does Maine compare to the national average for occupational therapists?
Maine pays $84K median vs. the U.S. average of $100K — that’s -16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.7), the purchasing-power equivalent is $86K — below the national median.
How much do occupational therapists make in Maine?
The median is $84,310 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,750, and experienced occupational therapists can clear $114,100. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $84K enough to live in Maine?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,265/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 24.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a occupational therapists salary go in Maine?
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 97.7 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapists salary is worth about $86,295 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do occupational therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.