Occupational Therapists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $101,050 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.58
10th percentile $72,980
90th percentile $137,800
Employed locally 2,610
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,980
    25th
    $83,980
    50th (median)
    $101,050
    75th
    $126,410
    90th
    $137,800

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 126% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 26% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $105,840
    Waco, TX $104,370
    Amarillo, TX $103,360
    Corpus Christi, TX $102,960
    College Station-Bryan, TX $102,790
    Abilene, TX $102,750

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Houston, TX is $48.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.65 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Houston, TX is 2.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $72,980 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,980.