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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$93,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.74/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
3,670
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$94,351 #43 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Minnesota, explained

Occupational therapists in Minnesota earn a median of $93,050 per year ($44.74 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $71,770, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $108,790. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $93,050 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $93,050 is worth about $94,351 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #43 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,770
$34.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$93,050
$44.74/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,790
$52.30/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $93,050 $94,351
Wisconsin $92,390 $98,188 +$660
Iowa $89,910 $102,448 +$3,140
South Dakota $85,050 $96,008 +$8,000
North Dakota $83,200 $93,526 +$9,850

Occupational Therapist in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Minnesota?

Occupational therapists in Minnesota earn a median of $93,050 per year ($44.74 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay occupational therapists well?

At $93,050, Minnesota pays 7% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 3,670 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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