Occupational Therapists Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Missouri
Occupational Therapists in Missouri earn a median salary of $88,384 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.1% vs the national median of $98,340. An estimated 3,960 occupational therapists are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $75,370 to $97,790 depending on location.
$88,384
Avg median salary in Missouri
$97,790
Highest paying metro
$75,370
Lowest paying metro
3,960
Employed in Missouri
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Occupational Therapists salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $97,790 | $80,150 | $105,810 | 1,360 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $95,910 | $76,740 | $99,770 | 50 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $95,330 | $76,990 | $99,340 | 40 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $93,710 | $80,680 | $102,580 | 1,790 |
| Columbia, MO | $92,750 | $79,440 | $103,910 | 140 |
| North Missouri | $87,330 | $80,030 | $105,700 | 60 |
| Springfield, MO | $87,020 | $73,540 | $96,010 | 180 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $86,120 | $73,360 | $101,450 | 60 |
| Southeast Missouri | $81,010 | $62,100 | $99,140 | 160 |
| Central Missouri | $79,880 | $66,350 | $97,310 | 70 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $75,370 | $75,370 | $77,850 | 50 |