MO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1122

Occupational Therapists Salary in Missouri

Median Annual Salary $93,600 -5% below national average (national: $98,340)
$90,360Mean Annual
$45Median Hourly
2,850Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$93,600
$66,460
10th pct.
$113,000
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$66,460$31.95
25th percentile$79,390$38.17
50th percentile (median)$93,600$45.00
75th percentile$102,600$49.33
90th percentile (top earners)$113,000$54.33
Mean (average)$90,360$43.44

How Missouri Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Missouri
Missouri (current) $93,600
California $119,470 +28%
Oregon $106,840 +14%
Nevada $104,770 +12%
Colorado $103,970 +11%
Oklahoma $103,510 +11%
New Jersey $103,340 +10%
Washington $102,360 +9%
Arizona $102,220 +9%

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Related Occupations in Missouri

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $93,580 3,590
Computer Programmers $93,550 1,410
Physical Therapists $93,750 4,090
Financial Risk Specialists $93,790 1,020
Labor Relations Specialists $93,910 1,050
Art Directors $94,000 740

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Occupational Therapists salary in Missouri?

The mean occupational therapists salary in Missouri is $90,360 per year. The median (middle) salary is $93,600 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Occupational Therapists in Missouri?

Entry-level occupational therapistss (10th percentile) in Missouri typically earn around $66,460 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $79,390 per year.

What is the highest Occupational Therapists salary in Missouri?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Missouri make approximately $113,000 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $102,600 per year.

How does the Missouri Occupational Therapists salary compare to the national average?

The median occupational therapists salary in Missouri is $93,600, which is -5% below national average of $98,340.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes