Occupational Therapist salary in Minnesota
What occupational therapists earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$93,050$44.74 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$81,510 – $100,150Top 10%: $108,790+
Jobs3,6701.19× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $93,600 | $45.00 | 2,590 |
| Rochester, MN | $85,000 | $40.86 | 300 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $84,660 | $40.70 | 260 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $81,870 | $39.36 | 210 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $87,350 | $42.00 | 210 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $84,440 | $40.59 | 150 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $82,560 | $39.69 | 120 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $93,950 | $45.17 | 110 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $83,300 | $40.05 | 110 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $89,580 | $43.07 | 110 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $80,830 | $38.86 | 60 |
| Mankato, MN | $87,770 | $42.20 | 50 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $89,710 | $43.13 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Mississippi · $94,930 Alabama · $94,050 Nebraska · $93,740 Vermont · $93,340 North Carolina · $92,940 Wisconsin · $92,390
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Minnesota?
Occupational Therapists in Minnesota earned a median of $93,050 a year ($44.74 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $81,510 to $100,150.
Where in Minnesota do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in St. Cloud, MN at $93,950.
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.