How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Texas?
$81,500a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Texas. That is $39.18 an hour or $6,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.18
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,980Median: $81,500Highest 10%: $95,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,980 | $29.32 | |
| 25th | $75,250 | $36.18 | |
| Median | $81,500 | $39.18 | |
| 75th | $89,780 | $43.16 | |
| 90th | $95,900 | $46.11 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beaumont, TX | $82,610 |
| Austin, TX | $81,500 |
| Houston, TX | $81,340 |
| Dallas, TX | $81,170 |
| Texarkana, TX | $79,720 |
| 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 |
| College Station, TX | $75,670 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 1. Maryland | $82,010 |
| 2. California | $81,770 |
| 3. Texas | $81,500 |
| 4. Nevada | $79,510 |
| 5. Arkansas | $78,940 |
| 6. Delaware | $78,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $39.18 ($81,500 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $81,500 against $72,300 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Texas rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Texas ranks 3 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, with a median of $82,610 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.