Occupational Therapists Salary in Montana

Occupational therapists in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $95,830 a year) and the least in Great Falls ($87,820), across the 4 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapists average at $92,310 and the median at $88,990 for 420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $101,280.

Occupational Therapists average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$95,830
Missoula$89,660
Billings$89,330
Great Falls$87,820

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$95,830	$94,880	$86,110	$72,193	103
Missoula	$89,660	$87,300	$77,240	$68,201	96
Billings	$89,330	$85,340	$78,420	$67,987	94
Great Falls	$87,820	$80,390	$79,190	$67,010	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Montana

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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