Occupational Therapist salary in Pennsylvania
What occupational therapists earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$98,440$47.33 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$81,880 – $112,320Top 10%: $128,790+
Jobs6,5601.04× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $103,140 | $49.59 | 3,410 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $90,860 | $43.68 | 1,170 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $98,440 | $47.33 | 470 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $98,240 | $47.23 | 430 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $93,750 | $45.07 | 330 |
| Lancaster, PA | $102,460 | $49.26 | 240 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $96,330 | $46.31 | 240 |
| Reading, PA | $95,470 | $45.90 | 170 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $99,180 | $47.68 | 160 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $88,460 | $42.53 | 140 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $93,390 | $44.90 | 130 |
| Erie, PA | $93,560 | $44.98 | 120 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $92,360 | $44.41 | 120 |
| Altoona, PA | $86,900 | $41.78 | 110 |
| Johnstown, PA | $84,150 | $40.46 | 90 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $97,020 | $46.65 | 70 |
| Williamsport, PA | $98,580 | $47.40 | 70 |
| State College, PA | $94,940 | $45.64 | 50 |
| Lebanon, PA | $98,860 | $47.53 | 40 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $107,880 | $51.87 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Kansas · $99,170 New Mexico · $99,170 Louisiana · $98,490 Idaho · $97,760 Tennessee · $97,700 Kentucky · $97,650
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Pennsylvania?
Occupational Therapists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $98,440 a year ($47.33 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $81,880 to $112,320.
Where in Pennsylvania do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Gettysburg, PA at $107,880.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.