Occupational Therapists pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,060 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Grand Forks earn between $77,600 and $99,770.
- $67K10th
- $78K25th
- $81KMedian
- $100K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,200 | $7,267 | $41.92 |
| Median | $80,830 | $6,736 | $38.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,600 | $6,467 | $37.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,770 | $8,314 | $47.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Grand Forks earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($87,670) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $87,200 | $80,830 | $66,630 | $109,060 | 60 |
| North Dakota | $87,670 | $83,200 | $66,890 | $106,300 | 570 |
| 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 Grand Forks
On the average salary of $87,200, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $69,755 a year, or $5,813 a month and $2,683 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $69,755 | $5,813 |
| Working in MN | $65,769 | $5,481 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $87,200 buys what about $100,620 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Grand Forks: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Grand Forks?
$41.93 an hour on average, and $38.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $69,755 a year ($5,813 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,200.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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