2023 Data

Occupational Therapist Salary in Kansas City, MO

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$90,474

6.1% vs national

Hourly Rate

$43.50

/hour

Jobs in Area

141

employed

Salary Range$58,286 - $127,154
10th %Median90th %

Occupational Therapist Salary Range in Kansas City, MO

Annual Salary Range

$90k

$58k

10th percentile

$75k

25th

$109k

75th

$127k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$58,286$28.02
25th Percentile$75,419$36.26
Median (50th Percentile)$90,474$43.50
75th Percentile$108,593$52.21
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$127,154$61.13
Average (Mean)$95,797$46.06

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Occupational Therapist salary in Kansas City, MO is $90,474 per year or $43.50 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Kansas City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Kansas City, MO Compares

vs National Average

$96,370

-6.1%

vs Missouri Average

$95,405

-5.2%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$97,179

+7.4%

Cost of living in Kansas City, MO is 6.9% below the national average.

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