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Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Texas
Ranked #3 of 50 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of occupational therapy assistantss in Texas earn between $60,980 and $95,900. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean occupational therapy assistants salary in Texas is $79,750, about 12.8% above the U.S. average ($70,710). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $82,610 | $80,320 | 70 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $81,500 | $86,300 | 1,190 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $81,340 | $79,660 | 900 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $81,170 | $80,140 | 1,220 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $81,070 | $79,070 | 160 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $80,720 | $81,340 | 40 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $79,760 | $76,320 | 80 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $79,720 | $76,490 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Texas?
The median occupational therapy assistants salary in Texas is $81,500 per year (mean $79,750), and about 80% earn between $60,980 and $95,900.
How much do occupational therapy assistants make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $38 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $79,750 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for occupational therapy assistants?
Texas ranks #3 of 50 states for occupational therapy assistants pay. Its mean salary of $79,750 is about 12.8% above the U.S. average of $70,710.
Which metro areas in Texas pay occupational therapy assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for occupational therapy assistants are Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX ($82,610), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($81,500), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($81,340), by median annual wage.