Occupational Therapist salary in Texas
What occupational therapists earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$106,140$51.03 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$85,810 – $127,830Top 10%: $135,200+
Jobs13,4000.91× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $106,110 | $51.01 | 3,450 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $103,580 | $49.80 | 2,700 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $107,650 | $51.75 | 1,780 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $122,050 | $58.68 | 1,600 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $100,980 | $48.55 | 340 |
| El Paso, TX | $101,530 | $48.81 | 320 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $111,370 | $53.54 | 290 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $97,040 | $46.66 | 200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $96,560 | $46.42 | 190 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $105,730 | $50.83 | 180 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $104,150 | $50.07 | 160 |
| Tyler, TX | $101,220 | $48.67 | 160 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $102,270 | $49.17 | 150 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $99,310 | $47.74 | 140 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $108,160 | $52.00 | 140 |
| Amarillo, TX | $102,380 | $49.22 | 130 |
| Longview, TX | $112,760 | $54.21 | 130 |
| Waco, TX | $101,500 | $48.80 | 130 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $105,830 | $50.88 | 120 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $97,870 | $47.05 | 120 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $104,370 | $50.18 | 120 |
| Victoria, TX | $103,800 | $49.90 | 100 |
| Abilene, TX | $104,740 | $50.36 | 90 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $101,150 | $48.63 | 80 |
| Laredo, TX | $96,760 | $46.52 | 70 |
| Midland, TX | $105,670 | $50.80 | 70 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $106,060 | $50.99 | 70 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $101,720 | $48.91 | 70 |
| San Angelo, TX | $99,570 | $47.87 | 50 |
| Odessa, TX | $109,220 | $52.51 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Washington · $107,670 Maryland · $106,980 Colorado · $106,720 Arkansas · $106,360 Oklahoma · $104,300 Georgia · $104,010
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Texas?
Occupational Therapists in Texas earned a median of $106,140 a year ($51.03 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $85,810 to $127,830.
Where in Texas do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $122,050.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.