Occupational Therapists Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $87,020 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.84
10th percentile $63,750
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 180
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,750
    25th
    $73,540
    50th (median)
    $87,020
    75th
    $96,010
    90th
    $104,330

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 142% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 42% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,690
    Modesto, CA $118,790
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $108,810
    Richmond, VA $104,000
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $100,350

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians$44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,750
    Pharmacists$137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Springfield, MO is $41.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.55 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Springfield, MO is 11.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,750 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,540.