Occupational Therapists pay range in Lubbock
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,770 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Lubbock earn between $81,420 and $113,430.
- $68K10th
- $81K25th
- $97KMedian
- $113K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,820 | $8,152 | $47.03 |
| Median | $96,560 | $8,047 | $46.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,420 | $6,785 | $39.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $113,430 | $9,452 | $54.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Lubbock vs. Texas and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Lubbock earn 9% less than the Texas average ($107,630) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | $97,820 | $96,560 | $67,550 | $127,770 | 190 |
| Texas | $107,630 | $106,140 | $76,350 | $135,200 | 13,400 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Lubbock
On the average salary of $97,820, a single filer in Lubbock takes home about $77,646 a year, or $6,471 a month and $2,986 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Lubbock a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lubbock area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.3), so the average $97,820 buys what about $107,121 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Lubbock ($42,130). A typical home costs $213,766, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Texas cities
Lubbock ranks 24th of 25 Texas metro areas for this job; Odessa pays the most ($113,850).
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Lubbock: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Lubbock?
$47.03 an hour on average, and $46.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Lubbock?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Lubbock?
About $77,646 a year ($6,471 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,820. Texas has no state income tax.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Lubbock than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Lubbock, TX (31180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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