Occupational Therapists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,490 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Minneapolis earn between $82,170 and $99,880.
- $67K10th
- $82K25th
- $94KMedian
- $100K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,080 | $7,673 | $44.27 |
| Median | $93,600 | $7,800 | $45.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,170 | $6,848 | $39.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,880 | $8,323 | $48.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($91,450) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $92,080 | $93,600 | $67,360 | $109,490 | 2,590 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $92,080, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $68,870 a year, or $5,739 a month and $2,649 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $69,651 | $5,804 |
| Working in MN | $68,870 | $5,739 |
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 Minneapolis a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $92,080 buys what about $87,844 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 2nd of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; St. Cloud pays the most ($92,750).
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$44.27 an hour on average, and $45.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $68,870 a year ($5,739 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,080. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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