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How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Corpus Christi?

$74,430a year

Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area. That is $35.78 an hour or $6,203 a month.

Hourly
$35.78
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
64 of 217
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,600Median: $74,430Highest 10%: $81,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,600$23.85
25th$63,870$30.71
Median$74,430$35.78
75th$78,840$37.90
90th$81,190$39.03

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.

Beaumont, TX$82,610
Austin, TX$81,500
Houston, TX$81,340
Dallas, TX$81,170
Lubbock, TX$79,690
San Antonio, TX$79,240
Waco, TX$77,170
Amarillo, TX$76,720
Killeen, TX$76,290
Longview, TX$76,070
Tyler, TX$75,280
El Paso, TX$74,640
Wichita Falls, TX$74,450
McAllen, TX$73,720
Victoria, TX$73,720
Brownsville, TX$72,190
Laredo, TX$64,090
Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Texas Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Corpus Christi

Same field, median yearly pay.

Physical Therapist Assistant$73,920
Massage Therapist$56,210
Dental Assistant$38,730
Pharmacy Aide$37,280
Medical Assistant$37,070
Phlebotomist$36,670
Medical Equipment Preparer$36,320
Healthcare Support Worker$35,870
Nursing Assistant$35,300
Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$33,650
Salaries for every job in Corpus Christi, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Corpus Christi?

The median hourly pay in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area is $35.78 ($74,430 a year).

Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Corpus Christi than the national average?

Yes: $74,430 against $72,300 nationally, 3% more.

How does Corpus Christi compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $81,500, so Corpus Christi pays 9% less.

Where does Corpus Christi rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?

64 of 217 metro areas with data.

How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Corpus Christi?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,190 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.