Occupational Therapists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $105,840 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.89
10th percentile $75,070
90th percentile $132,470
Employed locally 1,370
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,070
    25th
    $83,100
    50th (median)
    $105,840
    75th
    $132,470
    90th
    $132,470

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 108% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $104,370
    Amarillo, TX $103,360
    Corpus Christi, TX $102,960
    College Station-Bryan, TX $102,790
    Abilene, TX $102,750
    Odessa, TX $102,600

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,300
    Nurse Practitioners$132,530
    Physical Therapists$100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists$102,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Austin, TX is $50.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.98 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Austin, TX is 7.6% above the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Austin?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $75,070 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,100.