Occupational Therapist salary in Montana
What occupational therapists earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$88,990$42.79 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$79,860 – $102,130Top 10%: $110,910+
Jobs4200.79× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Montana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $85,340 | $41.03 | 130 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $95,200 | $45.77 | 60 |
| Bozeman, MT | $94,880 | $45.62 | 50 |
| Great Falls, MT | $80,390 | $38.65 | 40 |
| Missoula, MT | $87,300 | $41.97 | 40 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $91,480 | $43.98 | 40 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $90,420 | $43.47 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Montana
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $92,940 Wisconsin · $92,390 Iowa · $89,910 Michigan · $89,910 Wyoming · $86,170 South Dakota · $85,050
Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses · $85,280 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,630 Nursing Assistants · $40,900 Medical Assistants · $46,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,210 Dental Assistants · $46,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,400 Nurse Practitioners · $137,210 Pharmacists · $142,080 Physical Therapists · $91,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,190 Dental Hygienists · $98,440
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Montana?
Occupational Therapists in Montana earned a median of $88,990 a year ($42.79 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $79,860 to $102,130.
Where in Montana do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Montana, pay was highest in Bozeman, MT at $94,880.
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.