Occupational Therapist salary in North Dakota
What occupational therapists earn in North Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$83,200$40.00 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$77,210 – $99,280Top 10%: $106,300+
Jobs5701.26× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in North Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $81,870 | $39.36 | 210 |
| Bismarck, ND | $83,080 | $39.94 | 130 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $96,650 | $46.47 | 70 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $94,660 | $45.51 | 70 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $80,830 | $38.86 | 60 |
| Minot, ND | $89,670 | $43.11 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Dakota
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Iowa · $89,910 Montana · $88,990 Wyoming · $86,170 South Dakota · $85,050 Maine · $84,310 New Hampshire · $83,900
Other healthcare salaries in North Dakota
Registered Nurses · $80,730 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,440 Nursing Assistants · $45,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,680 Nurse Practitioners · $130,070 Pharmacists · $142,040 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,560 Dental Assistants · $57,770 Physical Therapists · $85,330 Emergency Medical Technicians · $39,670 Physicians, All Other · $454,550
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in North Dakota?
Occupational Therapists in North Dakota earned a median of $83,200 a year ($40.00 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $77,210 to $99,280.
Where in North Dakota do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in North Dakota, pay was highest in Minot, ND at $89,670.
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.