Occupational Therapists pay range in Erie
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,340 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Erie earn between $83,310 and $102,020.
- $76K10th
- $83K25th
- $94KMedian
- $102K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,200 | $7,933 | $45.77 |
| Median | $93,560 | $7,797 | $44.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,310 | $6,942 | $40.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,020 | $8,502 | $49.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Erie vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Erie earn 3% less than the Pennsylvania average ($98,460) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | $95,200 | $93,560 | $76,480 | $119,340 | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,460 | $98,440 | $69,120 | $128,790 | 6,560 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Erie
On the average salary of $95,200, a single filer in Erie takes home about $72,881 a year, or $6,073 a month and $2,803 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Erie a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Erie area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $95,200 buys what about $104,673 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Erie ($44,460). A typical home costs $224,109, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Erie ranks 12th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Gettysburg pays the most ($109,260).
- Gettysburg$109,260
- Philadelphia$103,970
- York$102,070
- Allentown$101,460
- Lancaster$100,830
- Williamsport$100,450
- Scranton$99,370
- Harrisburg$99,220
- Chambersburg$98,370
- Erie$95,200
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Erie: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Erie?
$45.77 an hour on average, and $44.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Erie?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Erie?
About $72,881 a year ($6,073 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,200. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Erie than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Erie, PA (21500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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