Occupational Therapy Aide salary in Pennsylvania
What occupational therapy aides earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,100$17.84 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $39,160
Middle half earn$36,380 – $39,160Top 10%: $68,230+
Jobs3201.88× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $37,100 | $17.84 | 150 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $40,200 | $19.33 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in similar states
Indiana · $38,250 Georgia · $38,090 Texas · $37,180 Wisconsin · $36,760 Nevada · $36,440 Ohio · $36,380
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 therapy aide make in Pennsylvania?
Occupational Therapy Aides in Pennsylvania earned a median of $37,100 a year ($17.84 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $39,160. The middle half earned $36,380 to $39,160.
Where in Pennsylvania do occupational therapy aides earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $40,200.
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.