Occupational Therapists pay range in Manhattan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,430 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Manhattan earn between $70,240 and $101,450.
- $63K10th
- $70K25th
- $89KMedian
- $101K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,470 | $7,372 | $42.53 |
| Median | $88,610 | $7,384 | $42.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,240 | $5,853 | $33.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,450 | $8,454 | $48.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Manhattan vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Manhattan earn 8% less than the Kansas average ($96,150) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $88,470 | $88,610 | $63,370 | $112,430 | 70 |
| Kansas | $96,150 | $99,170 | $66,720 | $120,950 | 1,560 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Manhattan
On the average salary of $88,470, a single filer in Manhattan takes home about $66,932 a year, or $5,578 a month and $2,574 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Manhattan a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manhattan area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $88,470 buys what about $98,123 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Manhattan ($45,900). A typical home costs $269,856, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Kansas cities
Manhattan ranks 4th of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Lawrence pays the most ($100,440).
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Manhattan: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Manhattan?
$42.54 an hour on average, and $42.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Manhattan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Manhattan?
About $66,932 a year ($5,578 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,470.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Manhattan than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Manhattan, KS (31740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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