Occupational Therapist Salary in Houston, TX
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The median occupational therapist in the Houston area earns $103,580 a year ($49.80 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($100,330) and 2% below the Texas median ($106,140). Half of the 2,700 occupational therapists there earn between $85,260 and $125,100.
| Annual pay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,790 | $76,350 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $85,260 | $85,810 | $82,510 |
| Median | $103,580 | $106,140 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $125,100 | $127,830 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $140,720 | $135,200 | $131,950 |
| Average | $107,080 | $107,630 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 2,700 | 13,400 | 162,450 |
Houston, TX ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- Austin, TX: $122,050
- San Antonio, TX: $107,650
- Dallas, TX: $106,110
- San Jose, CA: $136,870
- San Francisco, CA: $136,770
- Sacramento, CA: $122,780
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,040
- San Diego, CA: $121,680
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.