Occupational Therapists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $100,740 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.43
10th percentile $63,790
90th percentile $133,250
Employed locally 920
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,790
    25th
    $82,300
    50th (median)
    $100,740
    75th
    $119,160
    90th
    $133,250

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 136% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 36% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,770
    Physicians, All Other$296,910
    Medical Records Specialists$47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in San Antonio, TX is $48.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.28 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in San Antonio, TX is 2.4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,790 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,300.