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

Occupational Therapist Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$93,740/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.07/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
1,500
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,036 #19 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Nebraska, explained

Occupational therapists in Nebraska earn a median of $93,740 per year ($45.07 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $70,370, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $107,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $93,740 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $93,740 is worth about $104,036 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #19 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$70,370
$33.83/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$93,740
$45.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$107,780
$51.82/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $93,740 $104,036
Colorado $106,720 $103,559 −$12,980
Kansas $99,170 $110,106 −$5,430
Missouri $97,290 $107,128 −$3,550
Iowa $89,910 $102,448 +$3,830
Wyoming $86,170 $92,965 +$7,570
South Dakota $85,050 $96,008 +$8,690

Occupational Therapist in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Nebraska?

Occupational therapists in Nebraska earn a median of $93,740 per year ($45.07 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay occupational therapists well?

At $93,740, Nebraska pays 7% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 1,500 work in the state.

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