Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Dallas, TX

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$49.91/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Dallas, TX is $49.91 per hour. This is equal to the Texas average

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Dallas, TX compared to State and National Averages

$49.91/hour

Dallas, TX

2% higher than the US average.

$49.77/hour

Texas

2% higher than the US average.

$48.68/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Dallas Compare to Other Cities

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Houston, Texas

$48/hour

This is 2% lower than the Dallas average of $49.66.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

--/hour

Madison, Wisconsin

$55/hour

This is 9% higher than the Dallas average of $49.66.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Dallas, Texas pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Houston, Texas ($48) and Plano, Texas ($39). Dallas, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Dallas, TX average for Occupational Therapists is $50 per hour, roughly in line with Dallas, Texas.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas	$50	$60
Houston, Texas	$48	$53
Plano, Texas	$39	$46

What are the highest paying Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in Dallas?

Only Select Medical reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Dallas, TX average for Occupational Therapists is $50 per hour — Select Medical pays 20% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Select Medical	$60	$60

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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