Occupational Therapists pay range in Mankato
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,280 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Mankato earn between $84,490 and $102,750.
- $76K10th
- $84K25th
- $88KMedian
- $103K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,440 | $7,537 | $43.48 |
| Median | $87,770 | $7,314 | $42.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,490 | $7,041 | $40.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,750 | $8,562 | $49.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Mankato vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Mankato earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($91,450) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | $90,440 | $87,770 | $76,220 | $107,280 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $91,450 | $93,050 | $71,770 | $108,790 | 3,670 |
| 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 Mankato
On the average salary of $90,440, a single filer in Mankato takes home about $67,828 a year, or $5,652 a month and $2,609 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Mankato a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Mankato area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $90,440 buys what about $99,434 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Mankato ($49,530). A typical home costs $309,967, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Minnesota cities
Mankato ranks 4th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; St. Cloud pays the most ($92,750).
- St. Cloud$92,750
- Minneapolis$92,080
- Rochester$91,300
- Mankato$90,440
- Duluth$86,730
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 Mankato: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Mankato?
$43.48 an hour on average, and $42.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Mankato?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Mankato?
About $67,828 a year ($5,652 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,440. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Mankato than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Mankato, MN (31860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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