Occupational Therapists pay in Pennsylvania
$98,460avg. a year
$47.34 an hour · 6,560 employed
Occupational Therapists in Pennsylvania earn an average of $98,460 a year. That is $2,820 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $101,280. The best-paying metro area is Gettysburg, PA at $109,260.
$98,440Median pay
$47.34Average hourly
+18%Avg. pay since 2020
#24Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for occupational therapists by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
130 jobs
Gettysburg, PA
$109,260
$52.53 an hour
23,410 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$103,970
$49.99 an hour
3160 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$102,070
$49.07 an hour
4470 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$101,460
$48.78 an hour
5240 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$100,830
$48.48 an hour
670 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$100,450
$48.29 an hour
7330 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$99,370
$47.77 an hour
8430 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$99,220
$47.70 an hour
970 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$98,370
$47.29 an hour
1050 jobs
State College, PA
$95,330
$45.83 an hour
1140 jobs
Lebanon, PA
$95,310
$45.82 an hour
12120 jobs
Erie, PA
$95,200
$45.77 an hour
13170 jobs
Reading, PA
$93,670
$45.03 an hour
14110 jobs
Altoona, PA
$88,840
$42.71 an hour
1590 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$88,770
$42.68 an hour
161,170 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$88,700
$42.65 an hour
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Occupational Therapists pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania occupational therapists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $101,280 | $48.69 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,460 | $47.34 |
| New Jersey | $110,150 | $52.96 |
| Maryland | $106,300 | $51.11 |
| Delaware | $105,190 | $50.57 |
| New York | $97,650 | $46.95 |
| Ohio | $97,390 | $46.82 |
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- Pharmacists$138,740
- Physical Therapists$101,650
- Dental Hygienists$84,260
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do occupational therapists make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $98,460 a year, and the median is $98,440. That is $2,820 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $101,280.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$47.34 an hour on average; the median is $47.33.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Gettysburg, PA ($109,260), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($103,970). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Pittsburgh, PA ($88,700).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #24 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 29-1122. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national occupational therapists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.