Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Pennsylvania
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Pennsylvania make a median of $61,430 a year, or about $29.53 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $61K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by metro in Pennsylvania
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport | $72K | +17% | 30 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $68K | +11% | 710 |
| Lancaster | $66K | +8% | 60 |
| Reading | $66K | +8% | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $63K | +2% | 140 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $62K | +0% | 150 |
| Pittsburgh | $60K | -2% | 340 |
| Johnstown | $60K | -3% | 40 |
| York-Hanover | $59K | -4% | 40 |
| Chambersburg | $59K | -4% | 30 |
| Altoona | $59K | -5% | 30 |
| Erie | $54K | -11% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $61,430 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,630, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $76,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,126/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 32.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a occupational therapy assistants salary go in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapy assistants salary is worth about $64,684 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do occupational therapy assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.