Occupational Therapists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,650 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.22
10th percentile $64,910
90th percentile $100,630
Employed locally 200
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,910
    25th
    $78,010
    50th (median)
    $83,650
    75th
    $96,880
    90th
    $100,630

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,470
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,580
    Pharmacists $146,680
    Physical Therapists $99,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Northwest Minnesota is $40.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.79 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 14.9% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,910 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,010.