How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Tyler?
$75,280a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $36.19 an hour or $6,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.19
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,010Median: $75,280Highest 10%: $91,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,010 | $24.04 | |
| 25th | $64,900 | $31.20 | |
| Median | $75,280 | $36.19 | |
| 75th | $81,510 | $39.19 | |
| 90th | $91,740 | $44.11 |
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 |
| 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 Tyler
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $75,670 |
| Massage Therapist | $56,300 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $44,590 |
| Dental Assistant | $38,390 |
| Phlebotomist | $38,150 |
| Medical Assistant | $37,460 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,300 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $34,070 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $32,550 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $23,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Tyler?
The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $36.19 ($75,280 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Tyler than the national average?
Yes: $75,280 against $72,300 nationally, 4% more.
How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $81,500, so Tyler pays 8% less.
Where does Tyler rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
57 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make starting out in Tyler?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,740 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.