Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Pennsylvania
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$71,590$34.42 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$61,240 – $74,960Top 10%: $77,790+
Jobs2,5601.28× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant 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 | $76,440 | $36.75 | 940 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,900 | $29.76 | 370 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $64,310 | $30.92 | 140 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $61,230 | $29.44 | 130 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $61,720 | $29.68 | 80 |
| Lancaster, PA | $72,170 | $34.70 | 70 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $63,740 | $30.64 | 70 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $58,830 | $28.28 | 70 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $64,180 | $30.86 | 50 |
| Altoona, PA | $60,310 | $29.00 | 40 |
| Erie, PA | $58,470 | $28.11 | 40 |
| Johnstown, PA | $56,120 | $26.98 | 40 |
| Reading, PA | $72,110 | $34.67 | 40 |
| Williamsport, PA | $64,650 | $31.08 | 40 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $58,160 | $27.96 | 40 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $61,930 | $29.78 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
South Carolina · $73,740 Arizona · $73,490 Montana · $72,800 Connecticut · $72,780 Hawaii · $72,710 Florida · $71,630
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 assistant make in Pennsylvania?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Pennsylvania earned a median of $71,590 a year ($34.42 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $61,240 to $74,960.
Where in Pennsylvania do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $76,440.
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.