Occupational Therapists pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,630 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Pittsburgh earn between $76,160 and $100,860.
- $61K10th
- $76K25th
- $91KMedian
- $101K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,700 | $7,392 | $42.64 |
| Median | $90,860 | $7,572 | $43.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,160 | $6,347 | $36.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,860 | $8,405 | $48.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Pittsburgh earn 10% less than the Pennsylvania average ($98,460) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $88,700 | $90,860 | $61,140 | $116,630 | 1,170 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $88,700, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $68,507 a year, or $5,709 a month and $2,635 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 Pittsburgh a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $88,700 buys what about $93,693 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 16th 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
- Pittsburgh$88,700
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$42.65 an hour on average, and $43.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $68,507 a year ($5,709 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,700. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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