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Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$82k–$119k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Occupational Therapist jobs in Eagan, MN
Occupational Therapists in the Eagan area earn a median of $41.49 per hour, about $86,310 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.78 and $47.59. That ranks 257th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 314th of 327 once local prices are factored in. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Eagan and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Eagan and what they pay.
- $41.49median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $38–$48typical range per hour
- 2,240occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics/NICU Acute Care
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$82k–$119k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Per diemPosted 13 days ago
Casual Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN
$39.57–$57.16/ hour
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Per diemPosted 22 days ago
Casual Occupational Therapist - Lymphedema
Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN
$39.57–$57.16/ hour
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Occupational Therapist - NICU Acute Care
Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN
$82k–$119k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care, Flexible Workforce
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
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The metro median is 1% above the Minnesota statewide median of $40.88 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 2,240 occupational therapists employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.23 | $60,800 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.78 | $78,580 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.49 | $86,310 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.59 | $98,990 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.74 | $105,540 | 7% above U.S. median |
How Eagan ranks
- 257th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 314th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 4 Minnesota metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Occupational Therapists (SOC 29-1122), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Eagan
- Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.49 median hour buys what $39.58 buys at the national price level, 16% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Eagan paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,494
- Per year: $74,682
- Per month: $6,224
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Eagan
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel occupational therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area
CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, 9 of the 14 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Minneapolis Va Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ridgeview Medical Center Waconia, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Allina United Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley, MN | 5 mi | $41.49/hr | 55,272 |
| Burnsville, MN | 7 mi | $41.49/hr | 64,864 |
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License and tax basics in Minnesota
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Eagan, MN?
Occupational Therapists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $41.49 per hour, about $86,310 a year. The middle half earn between $37.78 and $47.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Eagan a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 314th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 257th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Eagan?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Eagan.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Eagan as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Eagan?
The federal per diem benchmark in Eagan is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your OT pay reportEagan, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 9 postings$48.37/ hr$40–$57
- CentraCareSaint Cloud, MN · 2 postings$43.95/ hr$35–$53
- Essentia HealthDetroit Lakes, MN · 5 postings$43.70/ hr$35–$52
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 8 postings$42.21/ hr$36–$51
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$43.95High$57
27 OT postings with published pay in Minnesota, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 27 OT roles
- Occupational Therapist - Acute CarePermanent$82k–$119k/ year
- Occupational Therapist / OT, Home Health PRNPer diem$90k–$100k/ year
+ 25 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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