Occupational Therapists pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,780 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Omaha earn between $80,630 and $103,260.
- $71K10th
- $81K25th
- $94KMedian
- $103K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,670 | $7,556 | $43.59 |
| Median | $93,650 | $7,804 | $45.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,630 | $6,719 | $38.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,260 | $8,605 | $49.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($91,620) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $90,670 | $93,650 | $71,100 | $107,780 | 820 |
| Nebraska | $91,620 | $93,740 | $70,370 | $107,780 | 1,500 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $90,670, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $69,370 a year, or $5,781 a month and $2,668 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $69,783 | $5,815 |
| Working in NE | $69,370 | $5,781 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $90,670 buys what about $98,650 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 2nd of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Lincoln pays the most ($95,480).
- Lincoln$95,480
- Omaha$90,670
- Grand Island$84,330
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 Omaha: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Omaha?
$43.59 an hour on average, and $45.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Omaha?
About $69,370 a year ($5,781 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,670.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 1.58, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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