Occupational Therapists pay range in Grand Island
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,900 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Grand Island earn between $74,210 and $95,670.
- $65K10th
- $74K25th
- $87KMedian
- $96K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,330 | $7,028 | $40.54 |
| Median | $87,190 | $7,266 | $41.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,210 | $6,184 | $35.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,670 | $7,972 | $46.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Grand Island vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Grand Island earn 8% less than the Nebraska average ($91,620) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island | $84,330 | $87,190 | $64,670 | $101,900 | 60 |
| 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 Grand Island
On the average salary of $84,330, a single filer in Grand Island takes home about $65,199 a year, or $5,433 a month and $2,508 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Island a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Island area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $84,330 buys what about $97,315 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Island ($49,410). A typical home costs $260,422, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Nebraska cities
Grand Island ranks 3rd of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Lincoln pays the most ($95,480).
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 Grand Island: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Grand Island?
$40.54 an hour on average, and $41.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Grand Island?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Grand Island?
About $65,199 a year ($5,433 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,330.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Grand Island than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Grand Island, NE (24260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 1.51, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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