Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Corpus Christi, TX make a median of $74,430 a year, or about $35.79 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.67), which stretches that salary to about $80,317 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,366/month, or 26.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $74K get you in Corpus Christi?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Corpus Christi’s Regional Price Parity (92.67). 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 Corpus Christi
Occupational therapy assistants pay in Corpus Christi tracks closely to the national median, $74K locally vs. $72K nationwide, a 3% difference. Rent runs $1,366/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 27% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.67 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for occupational therapy assistants in metros near Corpus Christi, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $81K | $79K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $82K | $83K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $81K | $82K |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $79K | $84K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Corpus Christi, TX
Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $74K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $32K 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 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a occupational therapy assistant afford a 2BR apartment alone in Corpus Christi?
Yes — at the median salary of $74K, rent takes 27% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,366/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational therapy assistants in Corpus Christi?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational therapy assistants typically earn — is $50K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,976/month. At HUD’s $1,366/month FMR, rent would take 46% 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 Corpus Christi?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $74K locally vs. $72K nationally, a 3% difference.
How does Corpus Christi compare to the national average for occupational therapy assistants?
Corpus Christi pays $74K median vs. the U.S. average of $72K — that’s +3%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.67), the purchasing-power equivalent is $80K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median is $74,430 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,600, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $81,190. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $74K enough to live in Corpus Christi?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,062/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,366/month, which eats 27% 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 Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi has a Regional Price Parity of 92.67 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapy assistants salary is worth about $80,317 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.