Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Q: What cities in Texas pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Houston is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Occupational Therapist jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 0% higher than the average pay for Occupational Therapist roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Frisco, paying up to $55/hr, Fort Worth, paying up to $62/hr, and San Antonio, paying up to $51/hr.

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$51.28/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Houston, TX is $51.28 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Texas average of $50.46.

Last updated on March 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$51.28/hour

Houston, TX

4% higher than the US average.

$50.46/hour

Texas

2% higher than the US average.

$49.41/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, South Carolina

$59/hour

This is 12% higher than the Houston average of $51.35.

Detroit, Michigan

$40/hour

This is 27% lower than the Houston average of $51.35.

Fresno, California

$59/hour

This is 13% higher than the Houston average of $51.35.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas	$51	$53
Humble, Texas	$38	$53

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Memorial Hermann Health System	$43	$43

Last updated on March 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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