Occupational Therapy Aides Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $39,170 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.83
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $124,900
Employed locally 30
National median $37,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $32,750
    50th (median)
    $39,170
    75th
    $46,940
    90th
    $124,900

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Aides salary vs area income 40% Median Occupational Therapy Aides salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapy Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Carolina $73,450
    Florida $70,660
    Albuquerque, NM $67,890
    New Mexico $67,890
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,030
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $65,820

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapy Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,330
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $40,510

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,760
    Nursing Assistants $37,460
    Medical Assistants $45,220
    Dental Assistants $44,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants $80,890
    Massage Therapists $58,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapy Aides make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Aides in Austin, TX is $18.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.05 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Occupational Therapy Aides salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapy Aides salary in Austin, TX is 4.8% above the national median of $37,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapy Aides in Austin?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,750.