How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Dallas?
$81,170a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $39.02 an hour or $6,764 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.02
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,250Median: $81,170Highest 10%: $95,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,250 | $26.08 | |
| 25th | $77,680 | $37.35 | |
| Median | $81,170 | $39.02 | |
| 75th | $91,410 | $43.95 | |
| 90th | $95,200 | $45.77 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| Beaumont, TX | $82,610 |
| Austin, TX | $81,500 |
| Houston, TX | $81,340 |
| 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 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $74,430 |
| McAllen, TX | $73,720 |
| Victoria, TX | $73,720 |
| Brownsville, TX | $72,190 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,090 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $42,790 |
| Orderly | $38,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $39.02 ($81,170 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $81,170 against $72,300 nationally, 12% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $81,500, so Dallas pays 0% more.
Where does Dallas rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
18 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,200 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.