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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers, Occupational Therapists
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$63,830$101,940Higher
Hourly median$30.69/hr$49.01/hr
Middle half of workers earn$58,090 – $78,420$84,750 – $110,620
Jobs in Greater Boston4,6604,790Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+6.8%+11.6%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year680Higher390
Typical U.S. entry educationMaster's degreeMaster's degree
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingInternship/residencyNone
AI exposure73Higher53ModerateLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston23More12

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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