Occupational Therapists Salary in Nebraska

Occupational therapists in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $95,480 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($84,330), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapists average at $91,620 and the median at $93,740 for 1,500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $101,280.

Occupational Therapists average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$95,480
Omaha$90,670
Grand Island$84,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$95,480	$96,320	$77,900	$72,535	92
Omaha	$90,670	$93,650	$80,630	$69,370	92
Grand Island	$84,330	$87,190	$74,210	$65,199	87

*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 Nebraska

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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