TX · Longview · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Longview, TX

Pay for occupational therapists in the Longview area centers on $47.32 per hour, or about $98,430 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.75 and the upper quarter over $60.75. That ranks 116th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 45th of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Longview. The free report below lists employers near Longview and what they pay.

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Occupational Therapist pay in Longview, TX

The metro median is 3% below the Texas statewide median of $48.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 100 occupational therapists employed in the Longview metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.88$41,35058% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.75$61,88037% below U.S. median
Median$47.32$98,430in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.75$126,36028% above U.S. median
Top 10%$67.62$140,65043% above U.S. median

How Longview ranks

  • 116th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 45th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
  • 18th 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.

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What your pay buys in Longview

  • Overall prices in Longview run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 33% below the U.S. average (index 66.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.32 median hour buys what $52.88 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Longview paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,704
  • Per year: $85,176
  • Per month: $7,098
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Longview metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Longview

ItemFederal 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).

Open Occupational Therapist roles in Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Longview as they open.

PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health · Sugar Land, TX

$36.51–$54.31/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 101327546592
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Hospitals in Longview

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Longview, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Longview Regional Medical Center
Longview, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Longview
Longview, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Tyler, TX35 mi$48.55/hr112,219
Shreveport, LA57 mi$44.02/hr176,578
Bossier City, LA64 mi$44.02/hr63,218
Rockwall, TX101 mi$49.11/hr53,547
Mesquite, TX107 mi$49.11/hr150,140
Rowlett, TX107 mi$49.11/hr68,123

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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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Longview

Longview city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Longview, TX?

Occupational Therapists in the Longview metro area have a median pay of $47.32 per hour, about $98,430 a year. The middle half earn between $29.75 and $60.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Longview a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?

Longview ranks 45th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 116th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do occupational therapists work in Longview?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Longview, led by Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Longview 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 Longview?

The federal per diem benchmark in Longview 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.

Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Longview?

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Pay report · OT near Longview, TX
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Your OT pay reportLongview, 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
  • 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
  • Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited PartnershipDallas, TX · 1 wage offer$48.20/ hr$43–$53

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

  1. Occupational Therapist - OTPermanent
    $76k–$103k/ year
    Select Medical · Irving, TX · posted yesterday
  2. Occupational Therapist, Home HealthPermanent
    $97k–$118k/ year
    AccentCare · Austin, TX · posted 2 days ago

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