Occupational Therapists pay range in Topeka
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,540 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Topeka earn between $83,680 and $105,190.
- $67K10th
- $84K25th
- $99KMedian
- $105K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,000 | $8,000 | $46.15 |
| Median | $99,070 | $8,256 | $47.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,680 | $6,973 | $40.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,190 | $8,766 | $50.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Topeka vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Topeka earn about the same as the Kansas average ($96,150) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $96,000 | $99,070 | $66,720 | $124,540 | 120 |
| Kansas | $96,150 | $99,170 | $66,720 | $120,950 | 1,560 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Topeka
On the average salary of $96,000, a single filer in Topeka takes home about $71,809 a year, or $5,984 a month and $2,762 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Topeka a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Topeka area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $96,000 buys what about $108,084 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Topeka ($49,540). A typical home costs $217,683, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Kansas cities
Topeka ranks 3rd of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Lawrence pays the most ($100,440).
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Topeka: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Topeka?
$46.16 an hour on average, and $47.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Topeka?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Topeka?
About $71,809 a year ($5,984 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,000.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Topeka than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Topeka, KS (45820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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