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Occupational Therapist - New Graduate
Select Medical · Dallas, TX
$76k–$82k/ year
Occupational Therapist jobs in Dallas, TX
Pay for occupational therapists in the Dallas area centers on $49.11 per hour, or about $102,140 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.45 and the upper quarter over $60.02. The CMS hospital directory lists 19 hospitals in Dallas. That ranks 60th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 159th of 327 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Dallas.
- $49.11median pay per hour, Dallas
- $40–$60typical range per hour
- 3,160occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Dallas, TX
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BrightSpring Health Services · Dallas, TX
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Occupational Therapist - OT
Select Medical · Dallas, TX
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Select Medical · Dallas, TX
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Methodist Health System · Dallas, TX
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The metro median is in line with the Texas statewide median of $48.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 3,160 occupational therapists employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.98 | $74,840 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.45 | $84,140 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.11 | $102,140 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $60.02 | $124,840 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.01 | $137,300 | 40% above U.S. median |
How Dallas ranks
- 60th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 159th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 24 Texas 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 Dallas
- Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.11 median hour buys what $47.64 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Dallas paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,768
- Per year: $88,398
- Per month: $7,366
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Dallas
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $175 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,785 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,205 |
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 Dallas
CMS lists 19 hospitals in Dallas, 4 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ut Of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. Dallas, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Dallas Va Medical Center (Va North Texas Healthcare System) Dallas, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Medical City Dallas Hospital Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkland Health & Hospital System Dallas, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX | 11 mi | $49.11/hr | 150,140 |
| Garland, TX | 11 mi | $49.11/hr | 250,431 |
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License and tax basics in Texas
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Dallas, TX?
Occupational Therapists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $49.11 per hour, about $102,140 a year. The middle half earn between $40.45 and $60.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Dallas a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 159th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 60th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Dallas?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Dallas. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Dallas.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Dallas as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas 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 Dallas?
The federal per diem benchmark in Dallas is $175 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,785 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Dallas?
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Your OT pay reportDallas, TX · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aegis Therapies, Inc.Dallas, TX · 1 wage offer$53.00/ hr$53–$53
- Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited PartnershipDallas, TX · 1 wage offer$48.20/ hr$43–$53
- Haltom Operations, LLCFort Worth, TX · 1 wage offer$50.00/ hr$50–$50
- Hunt Memorial Hospital DistrictGreenville, TX · 1 wage offer$50.00/ hr$50–$50
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$44.22High$55
6 OT postings with published pay in Texas, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 OT roles
- Occupational Therapist - OTPermanent$76k–$103k/ year
- Occupational Therapist, Home HealthPermanent$97k–$118k/ year
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