How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$71,590a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $34.42 an hour or $5,966 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.42
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,690Median: $71,590Highest 10%: $77,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| 25th | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| Median | $71,590 | $34.42 | |
| 75th | $74,960 | $36.04 | |
| 90th | $77,790 | $37.40 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,440 |
| Lancaster, PA | $72,170 |
| Reading, PA | $72,110 |
| Williamsport, PA | $64,650 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,310 |
| York, PA | $64,180 |
| Scranton, PA | $63,740 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,900 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $61,230 |
| Altoona, PA | $60,310 |
| Erie, PA | $58,470 |
| Johnstown, PA | $56,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 18. Connecticut | $72,780 |
| 19. Hawaii | $72,710 |
| 20. Florida | $71,630 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $71,590 |
| 22. North Carolina | $69,390 |
| 23. New York | $68,530 |
| 24. New Hampshire | $67,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $34.42 ($71,590 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $71,590 against $72,300 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $76,440 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.