How much does an occupational therapy aide make in Pennsylvania?
$37,100a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides in Pennsylvania. That is $17.84 an hour or $3,092 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.84
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,420Median: $37,100Highest 10%: $68,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,420 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| Median | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| 75th | $39,160 | $18.83 | |
| 90th | $68,230 | $32.80 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,200 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $37,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy aides.
| 14. Indiana | $38,250 |
| 15. Georgia | $38,090 |
| 16. Texas | $37,180 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $37,100 |
| 18. Wisconsin | $36,760 |
| 19. Nevada | $36,440 |
| 20. Ohio | $36,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.84 ($37,100 a year).
Do occupational therapy aides make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $37,100 against $39,160 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for occupational therapy aide pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 17 of 27 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays occupational therapy aides the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $40,200 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.