Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Victoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,810 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Victoria earn between $73,720 and $75,220.
- $67K10th
- $74K25th
- $74KMedian
- $75K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,240 | $6,353 | $36.65 |
| Median | $73,720 | $6,143 | $35.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,720 | $6,143 | $35.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,220 | $6,268 | $36.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Victoria vs. Texas and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Victoria earn 4% less than the Texas average ($79,750) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | $76,240 | $73,720 | $66,730 | $92,810 | 60 |
| Texas | $79,750 | $81,500 | $60,980 | $95,900 | 5,610 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Victoria
On the average salary of $76,240, a single filer in Victoria takes home about $62,465 a year, or $5,205 a month and $2,402 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Victoria a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Victoria area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.8), so the average $76,240 buys what about $84,863 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Victoria ($43,050). A typical home costs $224,479, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Texas cities
Victoria ranks 10th of 20 Texas metro areas for this job; Austin pays the most ($86,300).
- Austin$86,300
- Beaumont$80,320
- Dallas$80,140
- San Antonio$79,960
- Houston$79,660
- Waco$77,670
- Wichita Falls$77,320
- Lubbock$76,850
- Texarkana$76,490
- Victoria$76,240
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Victoria: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Victoria?
$36.65 an hour on average, and $35.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Victoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Victoria?
About $62,465 a year ($5,205 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,240. Texas has no state income tax.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Victoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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 31-2011; area Victoria, TX (47020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.45, this job is 4.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.