Occupational Therapists pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for occupational therapists is $40.00 an hour ($83,200 a year). About 570 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($100,330). North Dakota ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapists in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.16 | $66,890 |
| 25% of workers | $37.12 | $77,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.00 | $83,200 |
| 75% of workers | $47.73 | $99,280 |
| 90% of workers | $51.11 | $106,300 |
Occupational Therapists pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minot | $89,670 | 30 |
| Bismarck | $83,080 | 130 |
| Fargo | $81,870 | 210 |
| Grand Forks | $80,830 | 60 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +14.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,730 |
| Physical Therapists | $85,330 |
| Physicians, All Other | $454,550 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,070 |
| Pharmacists | $142,040 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $75,240 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,450 |
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