How much does an occupational therapist make in Texas?
$106,100a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Texas. That is $51.03 an hour or $8,845 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.03
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,350Median: $106,100Highest 10%: $135,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,350 | $36.71 | |
| 25th | $85,810 | $41.25 | |
| Median | $106,100 | $51.03 | |
| 75th | $127,800 | $61.46 | |
| 90th | $135,200 | $65.00 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $122,100 |
| Longview, TX | $112,800 |
| Odessa, TX | $109,200 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 6. Maryland | $107,000 |
| 7. Colorado | $106,700 |
| 8. Arkansas | $106,400 |
| 9. Texas | $106,100 |
| 10. Oklahoma | $104,300 |
| 11. Georgia | $104,000 |
| 12. Alaska | $103,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $51.03 ($106,100 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $106,100 against $100,300 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Texas rank for occupational therapist pay?
Texas ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays occupational therapists the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $122,100 a year.
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.