Salary data · Texas
Occupational therapy assistant salary in Texas
Occupational therapy assistants in Texas earn a mean of $79,750 a year and a median of $81,500, 12.8% above the national mean of $70,710. That ranks 3rd of the 50 states with a published estimate.
$79,750
Mean annual wage
about $38 an hour
$81,500
Median annual wage
3rd of 50
State rank
by mean wage
5,610
OTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for occupational therapy assistants already employed in Texas, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Occupational therapy assistant pay by metro in Texas
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $86,300 | $81,500 | 1,190 |
| Dallas | $80,140 | $81,170 | 1,220 |
| San Antonio | $79,960 | $79,240 | 420 |
| Houston | $79,660 | $81,340 | 900 |
| McAllen | $72,150 | $73,720 | 120 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many occupational therapy assistants work in Texas
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Texas is not a member of the OT Compact: occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in another state need a full Texas license before starting.
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