Occupational Therapy Aides Salary in Texas

Occupational therapy aides in Texas earn the most in Dallas (average $46,320 a year) and the least in Houston ($45,490), across the 2 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy aides average at $42,920 and the median at $37,180 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,110.

Occupational Therapy Aides average salary by city in Texas

Dallas$46,320
Houston$45,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Dallas	$46,320	$42,790	$33,880	$39,398	103
Houston	$45,490	$41,400	$32,780	$38,731	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapy Aides salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Aides salary by city and state

More about pay in Texas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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