SOC 31-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Occupational Therapy Assistants — Eastern Region of Texas
Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Eastern Region of Texas, TX the median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants is $79,760 a year, which is 10.3% higher than the national figure of $72,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eastern Region of Texas, TX the median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants is $79,760 a year, which is 10.3% higher than the national figure of $72,300. Half of workers earn between $70,670 and $82,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,090 and the ninetieth at $91,580.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Beaumont leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,610. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 47th of 304 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,090 | −18.3% |
| 25th | $70,670 | −2.3% |
| Median (50th) | $79,760 | +10.3% |
| 75th | $82,640 | +14.3% |
| 90th | $91,580 | +26.7% |
| Mean | $76,320 | +5.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $79,760 goes as far as $82,142 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,142US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,760 a year, 10.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,090 to $91,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Beaumont, at $82,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Eastern Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $79,760, or $38.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $72,300, so pay in Eastern Region of Texas, TX is 10.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern Region of Texas, TX earns more than $91,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Beaumont, at $82,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Region of Texas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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