How much does an occupational therapy aide make in Texas?
$37,180a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides in Texas. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.88
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,100Median: $37,180Highest 10%: $77,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,100 | $10.63 | |
| 25th | $27,930 | $13.43 | |
| Median | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| 75th | $43,980 | $21.14 | |
| 90th | $77,230 | $37.13 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $42,790 |
| Houston, TX | $41,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy aides.
| 13. Missouri | $38,890 |
| 14. Indiana | $38,250 |
| 15. Georgia | $38,090 |
| 16. Texas | $37,180 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $37,100 |
| 18. Wisconsin | $36,760 |
| 19. Nevada | $36,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $17.88 ($37,180 a year).
Do occupational therapy aides make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $37,180 against $39,160 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for occupational therapy aide pay?
Texas ranks 16 of 27 states.
Which city in Texas pays occupational therapy aides the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $42,790 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.