How much does an occupational therapist make in Dallas?
$106,100a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $51.01 an hour or $8,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.01
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 3,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,960Median: $106,100Highest 10%: $145,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,960 | $37.00 | |
| 25th | $84,280 | $40.52 | |
| Median | $106,100 | $51.01 | |
| 75th | $126,800 | $60.98 | |
| 90th | $145,800 | $70.09 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Austin, TX | $122,100 |
| Longview, TX | $112,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $107,700 |
| 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 Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $51.01 ($106,100 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $106,100 against $100,300 nationally, 6% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $106,100, so Dallas pays 0% more.
Where does Dallas rank for occupational therapist pay?
52 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,800 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.