How much does an occupational therapist make in St. Louis?
$95,770a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $46.04 an hour or $7,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.04
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 227 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 1,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,720Median: $95,770Highest 10%: $117,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,720 | $35.44 | |
| 25th | $81,230 | $39.05 | |
| Median | $95,770 | $46.04 | |
| 75th | $104,900 | $50.45 | |
| 90th | $117,500 | $56.47 |
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 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $95,110 |
| Joplin, MO | $93,410 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $92,640 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $46.04 ($95,770 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $95,770 against $100,300 nationally, 5% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $97,290, so St. Louis pays 2% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for occupational therapist pay?
227 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,500 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.