Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Minnesota
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$64,920$31.21 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$61,270 – $72,820Top 10%: $73,040+
Jobs5400.56× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant 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 | $66,210 | $31.83 | 350 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $62,240 | $29.92 | 80 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $60,940 | $29.30 | 40 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $56,180 | $27.01 | 40 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $63,660 | $30.61 | 30 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $65,220 | $31.36 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Idaho · $65,330 Kentucky · $65,230 Kansas · $65,010 Maine · $64,270 Iowa · $64,140 Illinois · $64,120
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 therapy assistant make in Minnesota?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Minnesota earned a median of $64,920 a year ($31.21 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $61,270 to $72,820.
Where in Minnesota do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $66,210.
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.