Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants in College Station-Bryan, TX make a median of $75,670 a year, or about $36.38 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $89K for experienced workers.
So what does $76K get you in College Station-Bryan?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by College Station-Bryan’s Regional Price Parity (91). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in College Station-Bryan
Occupational therapy assistants pay in College Station-Bryan tracks closely to the national median, $76K locally vs. $72K nationwide, a 5% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $974/month, 19% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for occupational therapy assistants in metros near College Station-Bryan, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $81K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $82K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $81K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $79K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, College Station-Bryan, TX
Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $89K or more, a $54K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $82K | +13% | 710 |
| California | $82K | +13% | 3,840 |
| Texas | $82K | +13% | 5,610 |
| Nevada | $80K | +10% | 220 |
| Arkansas | $79K | +9% | 730 |
| Delaware | $79K | +9% | 220 |
| Washington | $78K | +7% | 720 |
| New Mexico | $77K | +7% | 300 |
| Oregon | $77K | +6% | 250 |
| Georgia | $76K | +5% | 1,060 |
| Colorado | $75K | +4% | 710 |
| Massachusetts | $75K | +4% | 1,410 |
| New Jersey | $75K | +4% | 1,080 |
| Virginia | $75K | +4% | 1,130 |
| South Carolina | $74K | +2% | 830 |
| Arizona | $73K | +2% | 1,120 |
| Montana | $73K | +1% | 60 |
| Connecticut | $73K | +1% | 820 |
| Hawaii | $73K | +1% | 60 |
| Florida | $72K | -1% | 3,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $72K | -1% | 2,560 |
| North Carolina | $69K | -4% | 1,590 |
| New York | $69K | -5% | 2,230 |
| New Hampshire | $68K | -6% | 150 |
| Rhode Island | $67K | -8% | 300 |
| Indiana | $67K | -8% | 1,490 |
| Oklahoma | $67K | -8% | 1,000 |
| District of Columbia | $66K | -8% | 60 |
| Louisiana | $66K | -9% | 760 |
| Utah | $66K | -9% | 280 |
| Missouri | $66K | -9% | 1,470 |
| Idaho | $65K | -10% | 210 |
| Kentucky | $65K | -10% | 500 |
| Kansas | $65K | -10% | 660 |
| Minnesota | $65K | -10% | 540 |
| Maine | $64K | -11% | 250 |
| Iowa | $64K | -11% | 400 |
| Illinois | $64K | -11% | 2,470 |
| Michigan | $63K | -13% | 1,250 |
| Nebraska | $63K | -13% | 210 |
| Wyoming | $63K | -13% | 80 |
| Ohio | $63K | -13% | 3,890 |
| Tennessee | $62K | -14% | 1,300 |
| Alabama | $62K | -14% | 750 |
| Mississippi | $62K | -15% | 420 |
| North Dakota | $61K | -16% | 130 |
| West Virginia | $60K | -17% | 340 |
| Wisconsin | $60K | -17% | 1,050 |
| South Dakota | $56K | -22% | 100 |
| Alaska | $54K | -26% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a occupational therapy assistant afford a 2BR apartment alone in College Station-Bryan?
Yes — at the median salary of $76K, rent takes 19% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $974/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational therapy assistants in College Station-Bryan?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational therapy assistants typically earn — is $35K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,094/month. At HUD’s $974/month FMR, rent would take 47% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is occupational therapy assistant a high-paying job in College Station-Bryan?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $76K locally vs. $72K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does College Station-Bryan compare to the national average for occupational therapy assistants?
College Station-Bryan pays $76K median vs. the U.S. average of $72K — that’s +5%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91), the purchasing-power equivalent is $83K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in College Station-Bryan, TX?
The median is $75,670 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,900, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $89,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $76K enough to live in College Station-Bryan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,135/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $974/month, which eats 19% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a occupational therapy assistants salary go in College Station-Bryan?
College Station-Bryan has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapy assistants salary is worth about $83,154 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do occupational therapy assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.