Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Abilene, TX

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

Median annual salary $69,920 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.61
10th percentile $61,020
90th percentile $88,720
Employed locally 40
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,020
    25th
    $62,800
    50th (median)
    $69,920
    75th
    $74,380
    90th
    $88,720

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 105% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapy Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,500
    Modesto, CA $93,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $92,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,300
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $84,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,230

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapy Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,970
    Lubbock, TX $79,810
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $79,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,040
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $77,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $77,630

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$22,680
    Nursing Assistants$35,010
    Medical Assistants$36,870
    Dental Assistants$36,750
    Physical Therapist Aides$46,790
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$36,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapy Assistants make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Abilene, TX is $33.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.66 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Abilene, TX is 2.3% above the national median of $68,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Abilene?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $61,020 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,800.