How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Houston?
$81,340a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $39.11 an hour or $6,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.11
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,890Median: $81,340Highest 10%: $94,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,890 | $29.75 | |
| 25th | $75,080 | $36.10 | |
| Median | $81,340 | $39.11 | |
| 75th | $88,520 | $42.56 | |
| 90th | $94,070 | $45.23 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| Beaumont, TX | $82,610 |
| Austin, TX | $81,500 |
| 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 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $74,430 |
| McAllen, TX | $73,720 |
| Victoria, TX | $73,720 |
| Brownsville, TX | $72,190 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,090 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,280 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,150 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,270 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,160 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $43,730 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $41,400 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,710 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $39.11 ($81,340 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $81,340 against $72,300 nationally, 13% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $81,500, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
16 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,070 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.