How much does an occupational therapist make in Pennsylvania?
$98,440a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Pennsylvania. That is $47.33 an hour or $8,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.33
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,120Median: $98,440Highest 10%: $128,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,120 | $33.23 | |
| 25th | $81,880 | $39.37 | |
| Median | $98,440 | $47.33 | |
| 75th | $112,300 | $54.00 | |
| 90th | $128,800 | $61.92 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gettysburg, PA | $107,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,100 |
| Lancaster, PA | $102,500 |
| York, PA | $99,180 |
| Lebanon, PA | $98,860 |
| Williamsport, PA | $98,580 |
| Allentown, PA | $98,440 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $98,240 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $97,020 |
| Reading, PA | $95,470 |
| State College, PA | $94,940 |
| Scranton, PA | $93,750 |
| Erie, PA | $93,560 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $90,860 |
| Altoona, PA | $86,900 |
| Johnstown, PA | $84,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 25. Kansas | $99,170 |
| 26. New Mexico | $99,170 |
| 27. Louisiana | $98,490 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $98,440 |
| 29. Idaho | $97,760 |
| 30. Tennessee | $97,700 |
| 31. Kentucky | $97,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $47.33 ($98,440 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $98,440 against $100,300 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for occupational therapist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays occupational therapists the most?
Gettysburg, PA, with a median of $107,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.