Occupational Therapists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $96,830 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.55
10th percentile $62,220
90th percentile $151,540
Employed locally 370
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,220
    25th
    $76,850
    50th (median)
    $96,830
    75th
    $119,090
    90th
    $151,540

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 185% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 85% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in McAllen, TX is $46.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.58 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in McAllen, TX is 1.5% below 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,220 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,850.