Occupational Therapists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $92,340 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.40
10th percentile $50,700
90th percentile $124,420
Employed locally 240
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,700
    25th
    $73,730
    50th (median)
    $92,340
    75th
    $107,870
    90th
    $124,420

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,980
    Emergency Medical Technicians $33,710
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,700
    Pharmacists $132,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Kansas is $44.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.07 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Kansas is 6.1% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Kansas?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $50,700 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,730.