verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Occupational Therapist Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$99,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.68/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
1,560
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$110,106 #6 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Kansas, explained

Occupational therapists in Kansas earn a median of $99,170 per year ($47.68 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $66,720, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $120,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $99,170 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $99,170 is worth about $110,106 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #6 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,720
$32.08/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,170
$47.68/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$120,950
$58.15/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $99,170 $110,106
Colorado $106,720 $103,559 −$7,550
Oklahoma $104,300 $118,735 −$5,130
Missouri $97,290 $107,128 +$1,880
Nebraska $93,740 $104,036 +$5,430

Occupational Therapist in Kansas: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Kansas?

Occupational therapists in Kansas earn a median of $99,170 per year ($47.68 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Kansas pay occupational therapists well?

At $99,170, Kansas pays 1% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 1,560 work in the state.

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