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Occupational Therapist Salary in Houston, TX
A mid-level Occupational Therapist in Houston, TX earns a median $103,580, ranging $85,260 (P25) to $140,720 (P90).
Occupational Therapist salary percentiles in Houston, TX
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $85,260 |
| Median (50th) | $103,580 |
| 75th percentile | $125,100 |
| 90th percentile | $140,720 |
| Mean | $107,080 |
H-1B prevailing wage
Nationally, across 1,129 H-1B filings for this occupation, the average wage is $76,067 (DOL OFLC records).
Job outlook
Nationally, Occupational Therapists is projected to grow +11.5% with ~9,600 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Occupational Therapist bands for Houston, TX draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES), supplemented by Department of Labor OFLC H-1B prevailing-wage filings. Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this occupational therapist salary data for Houston, TX come from?
Every percentile for occupational therapist roles in Houston, TX is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data and Department of Labor OFLC H-1B prevailing-wage filings — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are Houston, TX occupational therapist salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Houston, TX figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Houston, TX?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for occupational therapist roles in the Houston, TX metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the Houston, TX data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the occupational therapist figures for Houston, TX refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.