How much do occupational therapists make in Missouri?
What occupational therapists earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
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Median pay in Missouri
$97,290
a year, or $46.77 an hour. That is 3% less than the national median of $100,330.
The middle half of occupational therapists in Missouri earn $81,230 to $106,190.
Pay range in Missouri
- Bottom 10% earn under
- $71,880
- 25th percentile
- $81,230
- Median
- $97,290
- 75th percentile
- $106,190
- Top 10% earn over
- $120,130
Rank among states
#31 of 50
Missouri pays occupational therapists more than 19 of the other 49 states. Highest: California ($124,510).
Jobs in Missouri
3,400
1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 1.11× the U.S. concentration.
Occupational Therapist pay in Missouri cities
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $46.04 | 1,860 | |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $48.00 | 1,360 | |
| Springfield, MO | $46.73 | 270 | |
| Columbia, MO | $47.38 | 160 | |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $46.82 | 160 | |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $46.68 | 90 | |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $47.59 | 70 | |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $44.91 | 70 | |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $44.54 | 60 | |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $46.82 | 60 | |
| Jefferson City, MO | $45.73 | 50 |
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Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
$33,080
median a year · 94,810 jobs
Registered Nurses
$81,780
median a year · 76,310 jobs
Nursing Assistants
$37,680
median a year · 34,050 jobs
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
$61,530
median a year · 14,700 jobs
Medical Assistants
$40,440
median a year · 13,050 jobs
Pharmacy Technicians
$40,100
median a year · 12,610 jobs
Nurse Practitioners
$129,930
median a year · 7,710 jobs
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
$60,300
median a year · 7,670 jobs
Dental Assistants
$45,970
median a year · 6,760 jobs
Pharmacists
$137,610
median a year · 6,740 jobs
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
$46,040
median a year · 5,900 jobs
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
$73,080
median a year · 5,170 jobs
Questions about occupational therapist pay in Missouri
How much does an occupational therapist make in Missouri?
Occupational Therapists in Missouri earned a median of $97,290 a year ($46.77 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $81,230 to $106,190.
Where in Missouri do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $99,840.
How does Missouri rank for occupational therapist pay?
Missouri ranks #31 of 50 states for occupational therapists pay. California pays the most, at $124,510 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
How many occupational therapists work in Missouri?
About 3,400 people worked as occupational therapists in Missouri in May 2025, or 1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the state.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.