Occupational Therapy Aides Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $40,510 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.47
10th percentile $19,980
90th percentile $88,020
Employed locally 80
National median $37,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,980
    25th
    $33,570
    50th (median)
    $40,510
    75th
    $46,540
    90th
    $88,020

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Aides salary vs area income 50% Median Occupational Therapy Aides salary is 50% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,170

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,820
    Nursing Assistants $36,940
    Medical Assistants $42,930
    Dental Assistants $36,580
    Phlebotomists $44,370
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Aides in Houston, TX is $19.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Therapy Aides salary in Houston, TX is 8.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $19,980 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,570.