How much does an occupational therapist make in El Paso?
$101,500a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $48.81 an hour or $8,461 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.81
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,280Median: $101,500Highest 10%: $135,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,280 | $30.90 | |
| 25th | $82,590 | $39.71 | |
| Median | $101,500 | $48.81 | |
| 75th | $123,400 | $59.33 | |
| 90th | $135,100 | $64.94 |
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 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $104,200 |
| Victoria, TX | $103,800 |
| Houston, TX | $103,600 |
| Amarillo, TX | $102,400 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $101,700 |
| 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 El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $290,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $213,600 |
| Pediatrician | $176,700 |
| Dentist | $150,900 |
| Optometrist | $132,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,100 |
| Pharmacist | $124,900 |
| Veterinarian | $123,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $107,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $102,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $48.81 ($101,500 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in El Paso than the national average?
Yes: $101,500 against $100,300 nationally, 1% more.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $106,100, so El Paso pays 4% less.
Where does El Paso rank for occupational therapist pay?
102 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,100 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.