Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Occupational Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$36.51–$54.31/ hour
Occupational Therapist jobs in Missouri City, TX
The median occupational therapist pay in the Missouri City area is $48.58 per hour ($101,050 a year), with the typical range running from $40.37 to $60.77. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Missouri City and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 51 hospitals in the Missouri City metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Missouri City.
- $48.58median pay per hour, Houston
- $40–$61typical range per hour
- 2,610occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Occupational Therapist roles near Missouri City
Roles in other cities of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area.
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Occupational Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Sugar Land, TX
$36.51–$54.31/ hour
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The metro median is 1% below the Texas statewide median of $48.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 2,610 occupational therapists employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.09 | $72,990 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.37 | $83,970 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.58 | $101,050 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $60.77 | $126,400 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.25 | $137,800 | 40% above U.S. median |
How Missouri City ranks
- 68th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 124th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th 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 Missouri City
- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.58 median hour buys what $49.26 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Missouri City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,749
- Per year: $87,444
- Per month: $7,287
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Missouri City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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 the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area
CMS lists 51 hospitals in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, 13 of the 25 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital Sugar Land, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land, TX | 6 mi | $48.58/hr | 109,851 |
| Pearland, TX | 13 mi | $48.58/hr | 129,620 |
| College Station, TX | 84 mi | $49.42/hr | 128,023 |
| Beaumont, TX | 91 mi | $48.25/hr | 112,893 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Texas · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Missouri City
Missouri City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Missouri City, TX?
Occupational Therapists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $48.58 per hour, about $101,050 a year. The middle half earn between $40.37 and $60.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Missouri City a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 124th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 68th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Missouri City?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Missouri City.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Missouri City 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 Missouri City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Missouri City is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Missouri City?
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Your OT pay reportMissouri City, 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
- Occupational Therapist - OTPermanent$76k–$103k/ year
- Occupational Therapist, Home HealthPermanent$97k–$118k/ year
+ 4 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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