Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for occupational therapy assistants is $34.42 an hour ($71,590 a year). About 2,560 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($72,300). Pennsylvania ranks 21st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapy assistants in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.78 | $55,690 |
| 25% of workers | $29.44 | $61,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.42 | $71,590 |
| 75% of workers | $36.04 | $74,960 |
| 90% of workers | $37.40 | $77,790 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $76,440 | 940 |
| Lancaster | $72,170 | 70 |
| Reading | $72,110 | 40 |
| Williamsport | $64,650 | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $64,310 | 140 |
| York-Hanover | $64,180 | 50 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $63,740 | 70 |
| Pittsburgh | $61,900 | 370 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $61,230 | 130 |
| Altoona | $60,310 | 40 |
| Erie | $58,470 | 40 |
| Johnstown | $56,120 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapy assistants
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,940 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,920 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $43,930 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $78,490 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $62,580 |
| Massage Therapists | $58,300 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,520 |
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