Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,040 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Minneapolis earn between $62,540 and $73,040.
- $59K10th
- $63K25th
- $66KMedian
- $73K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,390 | $5,616 | $32.40 |
| Median | $66,210 | $5,518 | $31.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,540 | $5,212 | $30.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,040 | $6,087 | $35.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($65,690) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $67,390 | $66,210 | $58,790 | $73,040 | 350 |
| Minnesota | $65,690 | $64,920 | $56,360 | $73,040 | 540 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $67,390, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $53,180 a year, or $4,432 a month and $2,045 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 | $53,747 | $4,479 |
| Working in MN | $53,180 | $4,432 |
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 therapy assistants? 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 $67,390 buys what about $64,290 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Eau Claire, WI$55,010
- La Crosse, WI$58,120
- Waterloo, IA$62,040
- Sioux Falls, SD$55,080
- Fargo, ND$65,180
- Cedar Rapids, IA$56,060
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Minneapolis?
$32.40 an hour on average, and $31.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $53,180 a year ($4,432 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,390. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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 31-2011; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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