Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for occupational therapy assistants is $39.19 an hour ($81,500 a year). About 5,610 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($72,300). Texas ranks 3rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapy assistants in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.32 | $60,980 |
| 25% of workers | $36.18 | $75,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.19 | $81,500 |
| 75% of workers | $43.16 | $89,780 |
| 90% of workers | $46.10 | $95,900 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $82,610 | 70 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $81,500 | 1,190 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $81,340 | 900 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $81,170 | 1,220 |
| Texarkana | $79,720 | 40 |
| Lubbock | $79,690 | 70 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $79,240 | 420 |
| Waco | $77,170 | 50 |
| Amarillo | $76,720 | 90 |
| Killeen-Temple | $76,290 | 90 |
| Longview | $76,070 | 50 |
| College Station-Bryan | $75,670 | 40 |
| Tyler | $75,280 | 70 |
| El Paso | $74,640 | 130 |
| Wichita Falls | $74,450 | 50 |
| Corpus Christi | $74,430 | 80 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $73,720 | 120 |
| Victoria | $73,720 | 60 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $72,190 | 80 |
| Laredo | $64,090 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapy assistants
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,970 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,520 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,240 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,540 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $39,970 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $78,000 |
| Massage Therapists | $59,370 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $31,590 |
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