Occupational Therapist - OT
Select Medical · Irving, TX
Occupational Therapists in the Victoria area earn a median of $48.02 per hour, about $99,880 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.48 and $50.52. That ranks 91st of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 31st of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Victoria. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Victoria.
The metro median is 2% below the Texas statewide median of $48.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 80 occupational therapists employed in the Victoria metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.15).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.90 | $66,350 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.48 | $82,120 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.02 | $99,880 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.52 | $105,080 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.12 | $127,130 | 29% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
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| 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).
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CMS lists 2 hospitals in Victoria, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Medical Center Victoria, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| De Tar Hospital Navarro Victoria, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TX | 75 mi | $49.50/hr | 317,317 |
| Fulshear, TX | 89 mi | $48.58/hr | 54,629 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 91 mi | $48.43/hr | 116,477 |
| San Marcos, TX | 92 mi | $50.89/hr | 74,316 |
| Kyle, TX | 97 mi | $50.89/hr | 65,833 |
| Sugar Land, TX | 97 mi | $48.58/hr | 109,851 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Texas · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
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.
Victoria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Occupational Therapists in the Victoria metro area have a median pay of $48.02 per hour, about $99,880 a year. The middle half earn between $39.48 and $50.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Victoria ranks 31st of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 91st of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Victoria, led by Citizens Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Victoria 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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