Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Austin, TX

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

Median annual salary $77,910 +14% vs national
Median hourly $37.46
10th percentile $66,970
90th percentile $97,440
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,970
    25th
    $77,550
    50th (median)
    $77,910
    75th
    $93,770
    90th
    $97,440

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 80% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 20% below 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $77,630
    Wichita Falls, TX $77,280

    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 Assistants make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Austin, TX is $37.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Austin, TX is 14% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $66,970 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,550.