How much does an occupational therapist make in Kansas?
$99,170a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Kansas. That is $47.68 an hour or $8,264 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.68
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,720Median: $99,170Highest 10%: $121,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,720 | $32.08 | |
| 25th | $82,000 | $39.42 | |
| Median | $99,170 | $47.68 | |
| 75th | $107,600 | $51.75 | |
| 90th | $121,000 | $58.15 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawrence, KS | $101,100 |
| Kansas City, MO | $99,840 |
| Topeka, KS | $99,070 |
| Wichita, KS | $99,000 |
| Joplin, MO | $93,410 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $92,640 |
| Manhattan, KS | $88,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 22. Illinois | $99,700 |
| 23. Ohio | $99,390 |
| 24. Florida | $99,360 |
| 25. Kansas | $99,170 |
| 26. New Mexico | $99,170 |
| 27. Louisiana | $98,490 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $98,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $47.68 ($99,170 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $99,170 against $100,300 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Kansas rank for occupational therapist pay?
Kansas ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays occupational therapists the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $101,100 a year.
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.