Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$51.04/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Saint Louis, MO is $51.04 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Missouri average of $52.83.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$51.04/hour

Saint Louis, MO

5% higher than the US average.

$52.83/hour

Missouri

8% higher than the US average.

$48.71/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Madison, Wisconsin

$55/hour

This is 7% higher than the Saint Louis average of $51.04.

Dallas, Texas

$50/hour

This is 3% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.04.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $51 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Therapists is $51 per hour, roughly in line with Saint Louis, Missouri.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$60

What are the highest paying Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Therapists is $51 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 11% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$45	$45

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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