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

Occupational Therapist Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$83,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.00/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
570
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$93,526 #46 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in North Dakota, explained

Occupational therapists in North Dakota earn a median of $83,200 per year ($40.00 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $66,890, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $106,300. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $83,200 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $83,200 is worth about $93,526 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #46 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,890
$32.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$83,200
$40.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$106,300
$51.11/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $83,200 $93,526
Minnesota $93,050 $94,351 −$9,850
Montana $88,990 $94,025 −$5,790
South Dakota $85,050 $96,008 −$1,850

Occupational Therapist in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in North Dakota?

Occupational therapists in North Dakota earn a median of $83,200 per year ($40.00 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay occupational therapists well?

At $83,200, North Dakota pays 17% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 570 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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