Occupational Therapists Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $84,430 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.59
10th percentile $71,140
90th percentile $103,620
Employed locally 60
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,140
    25th
    $81,600
    50th (median)
    $84,430
    75th
    $98,830
    90th
    $103,620

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 113% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 13% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $86,310
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $84,560
    St. Cloud, MN $84,430
    Duluth, MN-WI $82,830
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $81,430
    Rochester, MN $80,880

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,360
    Nurse Practitioners $135,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,840
    Physical Therapists $100,960
    Pharmacists $153,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Mankato, MN is $40.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.58 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Mankato, MN is 14.1% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $71,140 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,600.