Occupational Therapist salary in Texas
Occupational Therapists in Texas earn a median of $48.93 per hour, about $101,760 a year, 3% above the U.S. median of $47.28. The middle half earn between $39.66 and $59.58 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, at $50.89 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $48.93median pay per hour
- $101,760median pay per year
- 11,700employed in Texas
- #10of 50 states by median pay
Occupational Therapist pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.51 | $69,700 | $32.25 |
| Lower quartile | $39.66 | $82,490 | $38.70 |
| Median | $48.93 | $101,760 | $47.28 |
| Upper quartile | $59.58 | $123,930 | $53.11 |
| Top 10% | $65.57 | $136,390 | $62.42 |
Occupational Therapist pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $50.89 | $105,840 | 1,370 | 4% above | $51.89 |
| Waco, TX | $50.18 | $104,370 | 130 | 3% above | $54.22 |
| Amarillo, TX | $49.69 | $103,360 | 120 | 2% above | $54.12 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $49.50 | $102,960 | 170 | 1% above | $53.41 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $49.42 | $102,790 | 110 | 1% above | $54.34 |
| Abilene, TX | $49.40 | $102,750 | 90 | 1% above | $54.67 |
| Odessa, TX | $49.33 | $102,600 | 30 | 1% above | $52.54 |
| Midland, TX | $49.27 | $102,490 | 70 | 1% above | $51.44 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $49.25 | $102,430 | 80 | 1% above | — |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $49.11 | $102,140 | 3,160 | in line with | $47.64 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48.58 | $101,050 | 2,610 | 1% below | $49.26 |
| Tyler, TX | $48.55 | $100,990 | 150 | 1% below | $52.68 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $48.43 | $100,740 | 920 | 1% below | $51.13 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $48.38 | $100,630 | 80 | 1% below | $51.59 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $48.25 | $100,350 | 100 | 1% below | $53.58 |
| Victoria, TX | $48.02 | $99,880 | 80 | 2% below | $53.45 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $47.50 | $98,790 | 200 | 3% below | $52.12 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $47.45 | $98,690 | 50 | 3% below | $53.01 |
| Longview, TX | $47.32 | $98,430 | 100 | 3% below | $52.88 |
| Laredo, TX | $47.04 | $97,840 | 60 | 4% below | $54.10 |
| San Angelo, TX | $46.62 | $96,970 | 30 | 5% below | $50.43 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $46.55 | $96,830 | 370 | 5% below | $54.19 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46.49 | $96,700 | 170 | 5% below | $50.91 |
| El Paso, TX | $45.00 | $93,590 | 310 | 8% below | $50.05 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $44.90 | $93,400 | 150 | 8% below | $52.22 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Occupational Therapist pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $47.76 | $99,350 | 2% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $45.21 | $94,030 | 8% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $47.70 | $99,220 | 3% below Texas |
| Oklahoma | $49.76 | $103,510 | 2% above Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 6roles with published pay
- $44.22median pay per hour
- $36–$54typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 3 | $43.04 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $45.41 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $51.80 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 6 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Occupational Therapist jobs in Texas · Occupational Therapist salary nationwide · Texas state guide
Common questions
How much does a occupational therapist make in Texas?
The median is $48.93 per hour, about $101,760 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $33.51 and the top 10% earn over $65.57 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays occupational therapists the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX has the highest median at $50.89 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for occupational therapist pay?
Texas ranks 10th of 50 states by median occupational therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- 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
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