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How much does an occupational therapist make in Corpus Christi?

$104,200a year

Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area. That is $50.07 an hour or $8,679 a month.

Hourly
$50.07
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
67 of 365
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,910Median: $104,200Highest 10%: $131,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$71,910$34.57
25th$79,480$38.21
Median$104,200$50.07
75th$120,800$58.09
90th$131,400$63.17

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.

Austin, TX$122,100
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
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
Occupational Therapist salary in Texas Occupational Therapist salary in all states

Related jobs in Corpus Christi

Same field, median yearly pay.

Physician$373,400
Physician$253,500
Cardiologist$239,200
Dentist$180,600
Pediatrician$148,300
Optometrist$138,100
Pharmacist$136,200
Physician Assistant$134,400
Nurse Practitioner$133,800
Veterinarian$126,100
Salaries for every job in Corpus Christi, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Corpus Christi?

The median hourly pay in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area is $50.07 ($104,200 a year).

Do occupational therapists make more in Corpus Christi than the national average?

Yes: $104,200 against $100,300 nationally, 4% more.

How does Corpus Christi compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $106,100, so Corpus Christi pays 2% less.

Where does Corpus Christi rank for occupational therapist pay?

67 of 365 metro areas with data.

How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Corpus Christi?

The lowest-paid 10% make $71,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,400 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.