Occupational Therapist salary in Nebraska
What occupational therapists earn in Nebraska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$93,740$45.07 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$80,350 – $102,560Top 10%: $107,780+
Jobs1,5001.40× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Nebraska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $93,650 | $45.03 | 820 |
| Lincoln, NE | $96,320 | $46.31 | 250 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $92,580 | $44.51 | 200 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $99,280 | $47.73 | 110 |
| Grand Island, NE | $87,190 | $41.92 | 60 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $92,600 | $44.52 | 50 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $94,190 | $45.29 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nebraska
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Mississippi · $94,930 Alabama · $94,050 Vermont · $93,340 Minnesota · $93,050 North Carolina · $92,940 Wisconsin · $92,390
Other healthcare salaries in Nebraska
Registered Nurses · $84,730 Nursing Assistants · $40,000 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,150 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,610 Dental Assistants · $46,660 Pharmacists · $139,330 Medical Assistants · $47,370 Nurse Practitioners · $132,130 Physical Therapists · $97,090 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,540 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $72,860
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Nebraska?
Occupational Therapists in Nebraska earned a median of $93,740 a year ($45.07 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $80,350 to $102,560.
Where in Nebraska do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Nebraska, pay was highest in Lincoln, NE at $96,320.
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.