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How much does an occupational therapist make in Joplin?

$93,410a year

Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area. That is $44.91 an hour or $7,784 a month.

Hourly
$44.91
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
268 of 365
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,550Median: $93,410Highest 10%: $110,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$73,550$35.36
25th$79,610$38.27
Median$93,410$44.91
75th$97,030$46.65
90th$110,200$52.96

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.

Kansas City, MO$99,840
Cape Girardeau, MO$98,990
Columbia, MO$98,550
Springfield, MO$97,200
St. Louis, MO$95,770
Jefferson City, MO$95,110
St. Joseph, MO$92,640
Occupational Therapist salary in Missouri Occupational Therapist salary in all states

Related jobs in Joplin

Same field, median yearly pay.

Physician$324,100
Dentist$201,800
Family Medicine Physician$200,500
Physician Assistant$150,300
Pharmacist$127,700
Nurse Practitioner$126,600
Veterinarian$102,700
Physical Therapist$100,200
Dental Hygienist$83,270
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$81,990
Salaries for every job in Joplin, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Joplin?

The median hourly pay in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area is $44.91 ($93,410 a year).

Do occupational therapists make more in Joplin than the national average?

No: $93,410 against $100,300 nationally, 7% less.

How does Joplin compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $97,290, so Joplin pays 4% less.

Where does Joplin rank for occupational therapist pay?

268 of 365 metro areas with data.

How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Joplin?

The lowest-paid 10% make $73,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,200 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.