How much does an occupational therapist make in Omaha?
$93,650a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $45.02 an hour or $7,804 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.02
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 262 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,100Median: $93,650Highest 10%: $107,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,100 | $34.18 | |
| 25th | $80,630 | $38.76 | |
| Median | $93,650 | $45.02 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.64 | |
| 90th | $107,800 | $51.82 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Lincoln, NE | $96,320 |
| Sioux City, IA | $92,600 |
| Grand Island, NE | $87,190 |
Related jobs in Omaha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $598,500 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $534,800 |
| Dermatologist | $393,200 |
| Anesthesiologist | $343,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $342,600 |
| Neurologist | $316,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $306,400 |
| Physician | $290,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $271,700 |
| Dentist | $225,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $45.02 ($93,650 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Omaha than the national average?
No: $93,650 against $100,300 nationally, 7% less.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $93,740, so Omaha pays 0% more.
Where does Omaha rank for occupational therapist pay?
262 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,800 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.