Occupational Therapists Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $104,370 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.18
10th percentile $71,340
90th percentile $132,230
Employed locally 130
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,340
    25th
    $85,250
    50th (median)
    $104,370
    75th
    $122,000
    90th
    $132,230

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 163% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 63% 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
    Amarillo, TX $103,360
    Corpus Christi, TX $102,960
    College Station-Bryan, TX $102,790
    Abilene, TX $102,750
    Odessa, TX $102,600

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,740
    Physicians, All Other $312,520
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $67,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Waco, TX is $50.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.38 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Waco, TX is 6.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $71,340 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,250.