Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$1,944/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Houston, TX is $1,944 per week. This is 7% lower than the Texas average of $2,080.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 38 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,944/week

Houston, TX

11% lower than the US average.

$2,080/week

Texas

3% lower than the US average.

$2,149/week

United States

How Travel Occupational Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Galveston, Texas

$2,304/week

This is 15% higher than the Houston average of $1,956.

Lufkin, Texas

$2,156/week

This is 9% higher than the Houston average of $1,956.

Lake Charles, Louisiana

$1,920/week

This is 2% lower than the Houston average of $1,956.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?

The Woodlands, Texas pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,694 per week, followed by Eagle Pass, Texas ($2,469) and Bay City, Texas ($2,394). The Woodlands, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,960. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $1,944 per week — The Woodlands, Texas pays 39% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Woodlands, Texas$2,694$2,960
Eagle Pass, Texas$2,469$2,877
Bay City, Texas$2,394$2,619
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Houston?

American Consultants pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,456 per week, followed by Slate Healthcare ($2,277) and Assured Nursing ($2,258). For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $1,944 per week — American Consultants pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Consultants$2,456$2,456
Slate Healthcare$2,277$2,277
Assured Nursing$2,258$2,258
American Traveler$2,252$2,252
LifePoint$2,240$2,240
Genie Healthcare$2,206$2,206
Skyline Med Staff Therapy$2,196$2,196
Catalytic Solutions$2,190$2,190
Critical Connection, inc$2,179$2,179
LeaderStat$2,155$2,155

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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