How much does a therapist make in Pennsylvania?
$62,310a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in Pennsylvania. That is $29.96 an hour or $5,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.96
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,250Median: $62,310Highest 10%: $98,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,250 | $19.83 | |
| 25th | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| Median | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 75th | $73,220 | $35.20 | |
| 90th | $98,780 | $47.49 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,170 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,930 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $62,840 |
| Erie, PA | $62,310 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,760 |
| Lancaster, PA | $53,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for therapists.
| 24. Florida | $64,600 |
| 25. Louisiana | $64,530 |
| 26. Arizona | $63,750 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $62,310 |
| 28. Arkansas | $61,920 |
| 29. Utah | $61,770 |
| 30. Indiana | $61,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.96 ($62,310 a year).
Do therapists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $62,310 against $77,930 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for therapist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 27 of 41 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays therapists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $81,170 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.