Occupational Therapists pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,470 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Lincoln earn between $77,900 and $105,120.
- $67K10th
- $78K25th
- $96KMedian
- $105K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,480 | $7,957 | $45.90 |
| Median | $96,320 | $8,027 | $46.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,900 | $6,492 | $37.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,120 | $8,760 | $50.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Lincoln earn 4% more than the Nebraska average ($91,620) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $95,480 | $96,320 | $67,480 | $132,470 | 250 |
| Nebraska | $91,620 | $93,740 | $70,370 | $107,780 | 1,500 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $95,480, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $72,535 a year, or $6,045 a month and $2,790 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lincoln a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $95,480 buys what about $104,257 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lincoln$95,480
- Omaha$90,670
- Grand Island$84,330
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Lincoln?
$45.90 an hour on average, and $46.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $72,535 a year ($6,045 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,480.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.32, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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