Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Texas
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$81,500$39.19 per hour
vs U.S.+13%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$75,250 – $89,780Top 10%: $95,900+
Jobs5,6101.21× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant 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 | $81,170 | $39.02 | 1,220 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $81,500 | $39.19 | 1,190 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $81,340 | $39.11 | 900 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $79,240 | $38.10 | 420 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $81,070 | $38.98 | 160 |
| El Paso, TX | $74,640 | $35.88 | 130 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $73,720 | $35.44 | 120 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $79,680 | $38.31 | 110 |
| Amarillo, TX | $76,720 | $36.88 | 90 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $76,290 | $36.68 | 90 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $77,800 | $37.41 | 90 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $72,190 | $34.71 | 80 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $74,430 | $35.79 | 80 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $79,760 | $38.35 | 80 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $82,610 | $39.72 | 70 |
| Lubbock, TX | $79,690 | $38.31 | 70 |
| Tyler, TX | $75,280 | $36.19 | 70 |
| Victoria, TX | $73,720 | $35.44 | 60 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,090 | $30.81 | 50 |
| Longview, TX | $76,070 | $36.57 | 50 |
| Waco, TX | $77,170 | $37.10 | 50 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $74,450 | $35.80 | 50 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $75,670 | $36.38 | 40 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $79,720 | $38.33 | 40 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $80,720 | $38.81 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Maryland · $82,010 California · $81,770 Nevada · $79,510 Arkansas · $78,940 Delaware · $78,640 Washington · $77,590
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 therapy assistant make in Texas?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Texas earned a median of $81,500 a year ($39.19 an hour) in May 2025, 13% more than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $75,250 to $89,780.
Where in Texas do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX at $82,610.
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.