Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Texas
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Texas earn a median of $81,500 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($72,300)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,610
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,980; the top 10% earn over $95,900. Nationally the range is $51,490 to $89,780.
States ranked near Texas
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- Physical Therapist Assistants$78,000 median in Texas
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants$45,250 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Texas
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Texas?
The median is $81,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,980 and the top 10% earn over $95,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 50 (+13% vs. the national median of $72,300). Living costs are not included.