Occupational Therapists pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for occupational therapists is $49.80 an hour ($103,580 a year). About 2,700 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($100,330). It is 2% lower than the Texas median ($106,140).
Pay range for occupational therapists in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.88 | $78,790 |
| 25% of workers | $40.99 | $85,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.80 | $103,580 |
| 75% of workers | $60.14 | $125,100 |
| 90% of workers | $67.65 | $140,720 |
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 (this page) | $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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $99,830 |
| Physicians, All Other | $292,490 |
| Physical Therapists | $107,700 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $43,320 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $77,280 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $33,060 |
| Pharmacists | $140,470 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $134,560 |
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