Occupational Therapists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for occupational therapists is $51.03 an hour ($106,140 a year). About 13,400 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($100,330). Texas ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.71 | $76,350 |
| 25% of workers | $41.26 | $85,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.03 | $106,140 |
| 75% of workers | $61.46 | $127,830 |
| 90% of workers | $65.00 | $135,200 |
Occupational Therapists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $122,050 | 1,600 |
| Longview | $112,760 | 130 |
| Odessa | $109,220 | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $107,650 | 1,780 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $106,110 | 3,450 |
| Texarkana | $106,060 | 70 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $105,830 | 120 |
| Midland | $105,670 | 70 |
| Abilene | $104,740 | 90 |
| Corpus Christi | $104,150 | 160 |
| Victoria | $103,800 | 100 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $103,580 | 2,700 |
| Amarillo | $102,380 | 130 |
| Wichita Falls | $101,720 | 70 |
| El Paso | $101,530 | 320 |
| Waco | $101,500 | 130 |
| Tyler | $101,220 | 160 |
| Sherman-Denison | $101,150 | 80 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $100,980 | 340 |
| San Angelo | $99,570 | 50 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $99,310 | 140 |
| College Station-Bryan | $97,870 | 120 |
| Killeen-Temple | $97,040 | 200 |
| Laredo | $96,760 | 70 |
| Lubbock | $96,560 | 190 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +14.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,970 |
| Physicians, All Other | $269,800 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,810 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $39,970 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $78,000 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $31,590 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $81,500 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $49,990 |
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