Occupational Therapists pay in Texas: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 1,475 Occupational Therapists postings on yourjobs.com in Texas between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 10% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $46.15 (n = 144 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $45.00 to $49.88. This page was built 20 October 2026.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Occupational Therapists in Texas, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$45.00$93,600
Median advertised hourly rate$46.15$95,992
75th percentile$49.88$103,750
Highest advertised rate we recorded$61.15$127,192

Sample

Sample size for Occupational Therapists in Texas, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 20261,475
Postings that stated pay144 (10%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period73%
Postings with an employment type recorded451 (31%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded30%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded6%
Employers57
Cities142

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$61.15 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$34.23 to $61.15 per hour
Job title
Occupational Therapist - Canton, TX
Employer
Optum
Location
Golden, Texas
First seen
10 October 2026
Posting text
“…ves. The hourly pay for this role will range from $34.23 to $61.15 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Occupational Therapists jobs in Texas

Employers posting the most Occupational Therapists jobs in Texas
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo 346 Open jobs
Shannon Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health 325 Open jobs
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Abilene 286 $46.15 Open jobs
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Waco 177 Open jobs
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Midland Odessa 106 Open jobs
Optum 57 $43.39 Open jobs
Methodist Health System 44 Open jobs
Care Options for Kids 24 Open jobs
Shannon Health 20 Open jobs
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice Careers 6 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Occupational Therapists postings and advertised pay by month in Texas
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 1,469 144 $46.15 $45.00 $49.88 0%
September 2026 20 0 0%
August 2026 16 0 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $96,370 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 08:28.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Occupational Therapists in Texas, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/occupational-therapists/texas

Questions about Occupational Therapists pay in Texas

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Occupational Therapists in Texas?
The median advertised hourly rate for Occupational Therapists in Texas was $46.15, based on 144 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $95,992 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Occupational Therapists in Texas?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Occupational Therapists in Texas was $61.15 per hour, on a posting titled "Occupational Therapist - Canton, TX" from Optum in Golden, Texas, first seen 10 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Occupational Therapists jobs in Texas?
The employers with the most Occupational Therapists postings in Texas between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo (346 postings), Shannon Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health (325 postings) and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Abilene (286 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Occupational Therapists postings in Texas state the pay?
10% of the 1,475 Occupational Therapists postings in Texas between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (144 postings). Of those pay figures, 73% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year; for the rest the period was inferred from the size of the amount.
What share of Occupational Therapists postings in Texas are full time?
Of the 451 postings (31%) that recorded an employment type, 30% were full time and 6% part time; 69% recorded none.