Occupational Therapists Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $100,990 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.55
10th percentile $77,440
90th percentile $134,360
Employed locally 150
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,440
    25th
    $83,070
    50th (median)
    $100,990
    75th
    $125,260
    90th
    $134,360

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 140% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 40% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,140
    Physicians, All Other $186,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Tyler, TX is $48.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.96 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Tyler, TX is 2.7% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $77,440 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,070.