Occupational Therapists pay range in Waco
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $131,820 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Waco earn between $85,330 and $118,880.
- $71K10th
- $85K25th
- $102KMedian
- $119K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,490 | $8,708 | $50.24 |
| Median | $101,500 | $8,458 | $48.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,330 | $7,111 | $41.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,880 | $9,907 | $57.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Waco vs. Texas and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Waco earn about the same as the Texas average ($107,630) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | $104,490 | $101,500 | $70,850 | $131,820 | 130 |
| 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 Waco
On the average salary of $104,490, a single filer in Waco takes home about $82,339 a year, or $6,862 a month and $3,167 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 Waco a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Waco area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $104,490 buys what about $112,901 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Waco ($46,020). A typical home costs $256,772, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Texas cities
Waco ranks 11th 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 Waco: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Waco?
$50.24 an hour on average, and $48.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Waco?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Waco?
About $82,339 a year ($6,862 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,490. Texas has no state income tax.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Waco than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more 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 Waco, TX (47380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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