Occupational Therapist salary in Kansas
What occupational therapists earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$99,170$47.68 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$82,000 – $107,630Top 10%: $120,950+
Jobs1,5601.04× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $99,840 | $48.00 | 1,360 |
| Wichita, KS | $99,000 | $47.60 | 320 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $99,600 | $47.89 | 270 |
| Topeka, KS | $99,070 | $47.63 | 120 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $93,410 | $44.91 | 70 |
| Manhattan, KS | $88,610 | $42.60 | 70 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $92,640 | $44.54 | 60 |
| Lawrence, KS | $101,060 | $48.59 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Illinois · $99,700 Ohio · $99,390 Florida · $99,360 New Mexico · $99,170 Louisiana · $98,490 Pennsylvania · $98,440
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 Nursing Assistants · $38,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,760 Medical Assistants · $39,510 Physicians, All Other · $221,540 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,310 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,050 Nurse Practitioners · $126,650 Pharmacists · $137,800 Physical Therapists · $98,290 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,070
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Kansas?
Occupational Therapists in Kansas earned a median of $99,170 a year ($47.68 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $82,000 to $107,630.
Where in Kansas do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Lawrence, KS at $101,060.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.