Occupational Therapists Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $84,430 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.59
10th percentile $64,160
90th percentile $105,000
Employed locally 110
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,160
    25th
    $77,010
    50th (median)
    $84,430
    75th
    $104,970
    90th
    $105,000

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 112% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 12% 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
    Mankato, MN $84,430
    Duluth, MN-WI $82,830
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $81,430
    Rochester, MN $80,880

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,890
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,200
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,330
    Nurse Practitioners $130,280
    Dental Hygienists $95,270
    Pharmacists $152,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in St. Cloud, MN is $40.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.30 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in St. Cloud, 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,160 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,010.