Occupational Therapists Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $98,790 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.50
10th percentile $66,920
90th percentile $123,570
Employed locally 200
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,920
    25th
    $79,650
    50th (median)
    $98,790
    75th
    $105,200
    90th
    $123,570

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 147% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 47% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,940
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,790
    Nurse Practitioners $133,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,430
    Pharmacists $134,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Killeen, TX is $47.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.27 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Killeen, TX is 0.5% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,920 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,650.