How much does an occupational therapist make in Pittsburgh?
$90,860a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $43.68 an hour or $7,572 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.68
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 282 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,140Median: $90,860Highest 10%: $116,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| 25th | $76,160 | $36.62 | |
| Median | $90,860 | $43.68 | |
| 75th | $100,900 | $48.49 | |
| 90th | $116,600 | $56.07 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,100 |
| Lancaster, PA | $102,500 |
| York, PA | $99,180 |
| 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 |
| Altoona, PA | $86,900 |
| Johnstown, PA | $84,150 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $275,900 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $235,200 |
| Dentist | $230,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,600 |
| Pediatrician | $208,100 |
| Physician | $187,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $43.68 ($90,860 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $90,860 against $100,300 nationally, 9% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $98,440, so Pittsburgh pays 8% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for occupational therapist pay?
282 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,600 or more.
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.