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Occupational Therapist Jobs in Rhode Island

Across 21 live Occupational Therapist listings in Rhode Island, median advertised pay is $100K (75th percentile $115K), based on the 11 that state a salary; Rhode Island ranks 37th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Care New England Health System (4), Reliant Rehabilitation (4), Brown Medicine (2).

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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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These 11 roles pay ~$100k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

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$73,000-$82,000

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Occupational Therapist Pay in Rhode Island: Live Market and State Comparison

Live occupational therapist listings in Rhode Island today, then Rhode Island against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings: 21
Live median: $100k; 75th $115k · n=11
12-mo median: $92k
Pay rank: #37 of 51
Work-life: 5.0/10 · #41
12-mo postings: 75

Occupational Therapist roles in Rhode Island advertise $4k below the $96k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $158k.

Occupational Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, Rhode Island compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
State	Median pay (12 mo)	vs RI	WLB	Postings (12 mo)
Rhode Island (this page)	$92k	—	5.0/10	75
District of Columbia#1	$158k	+$66k	4.6/10	37
Alaska#2	$118k	+$26k	5.3/10	44
California#3	$117k	+$25k	5.3/10	2232
Washington#4	$112k	+$20k	5.3/10	604
Wyoming#5	$112k	+$20k	4.9/10	56
Connecticutborders	$96k	+$4k	5.2/10	272
Massachusettsborders	$91k	−$1k	5.3/10	610

“borders” = shares a border with Rhode Island; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 22, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:: Care New England Health System (4), Reliant Rehabilitation (4), Brown Medicine (2)
Top-rated employers hiring:: BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

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A few things worth knowing

About Occupational Therapist jobs in Rhode Island.

How much do occupational therapists earn in Rhode Island?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of occupational therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid occupational therapist jobs available?

Some occupational therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which occupational therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every occupational therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 100% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

What types of employers hire occupational therapists?

Occupational therapists are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.

How many occupational therapist jobs in Rhode Island are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 21 occupational therapists positions in Rhode Island listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.

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