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Occupational Therapist Salary in Texas (2026)
$51.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $83,499/year ($6,958/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 9th of 51 states for Occupational Therapist pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 13,400 Occupational Therapist jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $106,140 a year — though pay ranges from $76,350 for newcomers to $135,200 at the top.
Occupational Therapist pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $85,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $135,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,400 Occupational Therapist jobs in Texas (occupation code 29-1122, “Occupational Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Occupational Therapist salary of $106,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $83,499 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $106,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,521 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,120 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $83,499 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,958 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Occupational Therapist make in Texas?
- The median Occupational Therapist salary in Texas is $106,140 per year ($51.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,810 and $127,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Occupational Therapist in Texas?
- On the median salary of $106,140, a single filer in Texas takes home about $83,499 per year ($6,958 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Occupational Therapist jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 13,400 Occupational Therapist jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.