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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$88,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$42.79/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
420
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$94,025 #44 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Montana, explained

Occupational therapists in Montana earn a median of $88,990 per year ($42.79 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $76,110, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $110,910. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $88,990 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $88,990 is worth about $94,025 in national buying power — ranking Montana #44 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,110
$36.59/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$88,990
$42.79/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$110,910
$53.32/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $88,990 $94,025
Idaho $97,760 $102,373 −$8,770
Wyoming $86,170 $92,965 +$2,820
South Dakota $85,050 $96,008 +$3,940
North Dakota $83,200 $93,526 +$5,790

Occupational Therapist in Montana: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Montana?

Occupational therapists in Montana earn a median of $88,990 per year ($42.79 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Montana pay occupational therapists well?

At $88,990, Montana pays 11% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 420 work in the state.

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