Occupational Therapists Salary in Minnesota

Occupational therapists in Minnesota earn the most in St. Cloud (average $92,750 a year) and the least in Duluth ($86,730), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapists average at $91,450 and the median at $93,050 for 3,670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $101,280.

Occupational Therapists average salary by city in Minnesota

St. Cloud$92,750
Minneapolis$92,080
Rochester$91,300
Mankato$90,440
Duluth$86,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
St. Cloud	$92,750	$93,950	$81,320	$69,296	88
Minneapolis	$92,080	$93,600	$82,170	$68,870	105
Rochester	$91,300	$85,000	$83,900	$68,375	91
Mankato	$90,440	$87,770	$84,490	$67,828	91
Duluth	$86,730	$84,440	$78,340	$65,470	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapists salary in other states

Occupational Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

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.
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.

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