MN · Maple Grove · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Maple Grove, MN

Occupational Therapists in the Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Maple Grove and what they pay.

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Occupational Therapist pay in Maple Grove, MN

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.23$60,80038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.78$78,58020% below U.S. median
Median$41.49$86,31012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.59$98,9901% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.74$105,5407% above U.S. median

How Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove

  • 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 Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$148
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,680
13-week assignment$21,840

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. 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 Maple Grove

CMS lists 1 hospital in Maple Grove, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Brooklyn Park, MN6 mi$41.49/hr82,893
Plymouth, MN6 mi$41.49/hr78,551

Occupational Therapist jobs in Minnesota · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide

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.

Minnesota state guide

Other healthcare roles in Maple Grove

Maple Grove city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Maple Grove, 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 Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove?

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 Maple Grove.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove?

The federal per diem benchmark in Maple Grove is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Maple Grove?

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Your OT pay reportMaple Grove, 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

  1. Occupational Therapist - Acute CarePermanent
    $82k–$119k/ year
    Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN · posted today
  2. Occupational Therapist / OT, Home Health PRNPer diem
    $90k–$100k/ year
    AccentCare · Oakdale, MN · posted yesterday

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