How much does an occupational therapist make in Minneapolis?
$93,600a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $45.00 an hour or $7,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 264 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 2,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,360Median: $93,600Highest 10%: $109,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,360 | $32.38 | |
| 25th | $82,170 | $39.50 | |
| Median | $93,600 | $45.00 | |
| 75th | $99,880 | $48.02 | |
| 90th | $109,500 | $52.64 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| St. Cloud, MN | $93,950 |
| Mankato, MN | $87,770 |
| Rochester, MN | $85,000 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $84,660 |
| Duluth, MN | $84,440 |
| La Crosse, WI | $82,560 |
| Fargo, ND | $81,870 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $80,830 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $568,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $389,500 |
| Physician | $378,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $367,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,400 |
| Neurologist | $335,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $330,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $306,800 |
| Podiatrist | $287,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $283,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $45.00 ($93,600 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $93,600 against $100,300 nationally, 7% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $93,050, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for occupational therapist pay?
264 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,500 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.