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Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Minnesota

Occupational Therapy Assistants in Minnesota make a median of $60,570 a year, or about $29.12 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $69K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Minnesota. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$61K
Median annual
$29.12/hr
Hourly rate
$49K
Entry level (10th %)
$69K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $61K get you in Minnesota?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,001/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,384/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$65,410/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,617/mo

About occupational therapy assistants

Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
U.S. employed: 47,910
Minnesota employed: 690
Category: Healthcare Support

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Minnesota

Bar chart showing Occupational Therapy Assistants salary percentiles in Minnesota: 10th percentile $48,780, 25th percentile $53,980, median $60,570, 75th percentile $64,250, 90th percentile $69,330. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$49K25th$54KMedian$61K75th$64K90th$69K
Bar chart showing Occupational Therapy Assistants salary percentiles in Minnesota: 10th percentile $48,780, 25th percentile $53,980, median $60,570, 75th percentile $64,250, 90th percentile $69,330. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $69K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.

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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by metro in Minnesota

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$62K+2%360
Duluth$56K-8%70

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Frequently asked questions

How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Minnesota?

The median is $60,570 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,780, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $69,330. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $61K enough to live in Minnesota?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,001/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,384/month, which eats 34.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a occupational therapy assistants salary go in Minnesota?

Minnesota has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapy assistants salary is worth about $65,410 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do occupational therapy assistants get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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