How much does an occupational therapist make in Austin?
$122,100a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $58.68 an hour or $10,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.68
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,040Median: $122,100Highest 10%: $131,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,040 | $38.48 | |
| 25th | $98,480 | $47.35 | |
| Median | $122,100 | $58.68 | |
| 75th | $129,900 | $62.44 | |
| 90th | $131,000 | $62.98 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Longview, TX | $112,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $107,700 |
| Dallas, TX | $106,100 |
| Texarkana, TX | $106,100 |
| Beaumont, TX | $105,800 |
| Midland, TX | $105,700 |
| Abilene, TX | $104,700 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $104,200 |
| Victoria, TX | $103,800 |
| Houston, TX | $103,600 |
| Amarillo, TX | $102,400 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $101,700 |
| El Paso, TX | $101,500 |
| Waco, TX | $101,500 |
| Tyler, TX | $101,200 |
| Sherman, TX | $101,200 |
| McAllen, TX | $101,000 |
| San Angelo, TX | $99,570 |
| Brownsville, TX | $99,310 |
| College Station, TX | $97,870 |
| Killeen, TX | $97,040 |
| Laredo, TX | $96,760 |
| Lubbock, TX | $96,560 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $58.68 ($122,100 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $122,100 against $100,300 nationally, 22% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $106,100, so Austin pays 15% more.
Where does Austin rank for occupational therapist pay?
15 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.