Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $79,810 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.37
10th percentile $62,470
90th percentile $104,050
Employed locally 70
National median $68,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,470
    25th
    $68,510
    50th (median)
    $79,810
    75th
    $91,270
    90th
    $104,050

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapy Assistants salary vs area income 128% Median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary is 28% 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
    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
    Wichita Falls, TX $77,280

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,540
    Nursing Assistants $31,990
    Medical Assistants $36,090
    Dental Assistants $36,420
    Phlebotomists $35,300
    Physical Therapist Assistants $72,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Lubbock, TX is $38.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Lubbock, TX is 16.8% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $62,470 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,510.