Occupational Therapy Aides Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $46,330 +24% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $36,580
90th percentile $123,630
Employed locally 60
National median $37,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,580
    25th
    $37,670
    50th (median)
    $46,330
    75th
    $90,680
    90th
    $123,630

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Aides salary vs area income 53% Median Occupational Therapy Aides salary is 47% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $40,510
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,170

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,030
    Nursing Assistants $37,260
    Medical Assistants $40,160
    Dental Assistants $46,830
    Phlebotomists $44,610
    Physical Therapist Assistants $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Aides in Dallas, TX is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Therapy Aides salary in Dallas, TX is 24% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $36,580 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.