Occupational Therapists Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $82,630 -16% vs national
Median hourly $39.72
10th percentile $60,210
90th percentile $105,490
Employed locally 110
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,210
    25th
    $75,960
    50th (median)
    $82,630
    75th
    $99,410
    90th
    $105,490

    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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    Registered Nurses $84,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,360
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,500
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,440
    Pharmacists $141,530
    Dental Hygienists $94,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Southwest Minnesota is $39.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Southwest Minnesota is 16% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,210 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,960.