verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Occupational Therapist Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$106,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.03/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
13,400
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$109,358 #7 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Texas, explained

Occupational therapists in Texas earn a median of $106,140 per year ($51.03 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $76,350, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $135,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $106,140 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $106,140 is worth about $109,358 in national buying power — ranking Texas #7 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,350
$36.71/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$106,140
$51.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$135,200
$65.00/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $106,140 $109,358
Arkansas $106,360 $122,341 −$220
Oklahoma $104,300 $118,735 +$1,840
New Mexico $99,170 $107,546 +$6,970
Louisiana $98,490 $111,658 +$7,650

Occupational Therapist in Texas: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Texas?

Occupational therapists in Texas earn a median of $106,140 per year ($51.03 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Texas pay occupational therapists well?

At $106,140, Texas pays 6% above the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 13,400 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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