Occupational Therapists pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,360 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Duluth earn between $78,340 and $96,060.
- $75K10th
- $78K25th
- $84KMedian
- $96K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,730 | $7,228 | $41.70 |
| Median | $84,440 | $7,037 | $40.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,340 | $6,528 | $37.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,060 | $8,005 | $46.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Duluth earn 5% less than the Minnesota average ($91,450) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $86,730 | $84,440 | $75,460 | $100,360 | 150 |
| Minnesota | $91,450 | $93,050 | $71,770 | $108,790 | 3,670 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $86,730, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $65,470 a year, or $5,456 a month and $2,518 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $66,205 | $5,517 |
| Working in MN | $65,470 | $5,456 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $86,730 buys what about $97,704 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 5th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; St. Cloud pays the most ($92,750).
- St. Cloud$92,750
- Minneapolis$92,080
- Rochester$91,300
- Mankato$90,440
- Duluth$86,730
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 Duluth: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Duluth?
$41.70 an hour on average, and $40.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Duluth?
About $65,470 a year ($5,456 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,730. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.16, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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