Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Houston, TX

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$50.00/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Houston, TX is $50.00 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Texas average of $49.46.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$50.00/hour

Houston, TX

1% higher than the US average.

$49.46/hour

Texas

This is equal to the US average

$49.40/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$53/hour

This is 9% higher than the Houston average of $48.62.

Madison, Wisconsin

$58/hour

This is 17% higher than the Houston average of $48.62.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Only Houston, Texas reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $49 per hour. Houston, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Occupational Therapists is $50 per hour — Houston, Texas pays 3% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas	$49	$53

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

Only Memorial Hermann Health System reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $43 per hour. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Occupational Therapists is $50 per hour — Memorial Hermann Health System pays 15% less.

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

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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