How much does an occupational therapy aide make in Dallas?
$42,790a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $20.57 an hour or $3,566 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.57
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,800Median: $42,790Highest 10%: $92,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,800 | $11.92 | |
| 25th | $33,880 | $16.29 | |
| Median | $42,790 | $20.57 | |
| 75th | $47,710 | $22.94 | |
| 90th | $92,580 | $44.51 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides.
| Houston, TX | $41,400 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,170 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $80,370 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,010 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $50,300 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,190 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,780 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,570 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,480 |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 |
| Orderly | $38,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $20.57 ($42,790 a year).
Do occupational therapy aides make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $42,790 against $39,160 nationally, 9% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,180, so Dallas pays 15% more.
Where does Dallas rank for occupational therapy aide pay?
7 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy aide make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,580 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.