Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $78,040 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.52
10th percentile $61,900
90th percentile $95,560
Employed locally 1,060
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,900
    25th
    $67,720
    50th (median)
    $78,040
    75th
    $84,860
    90th
    $95,560

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 97% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 3% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $77,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $77,630
    Wichita Falls, TX $77,280

    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 Assistants make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Houston, TX is $37.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Houston, TX is 14.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $61,900 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,720.