Occupational Therapy Aides Salary in Pennsylvania

Occupational therapy aides in Pennsylvania earn the most in Philadelphia (average $44,000 a year) and the least in Pittsburgh ($39,050), across the 2 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy aides average at $41,740 and the median at $37,100 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,110.

Occupational Therapy Aides average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia$44,000
Pittsburgh$39,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Philadelphia	$44,000	$40,200	$38,370	$36,183	103
Pittsburgh	$39,050	$37,100	$36,700	$32,358	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapy Aides salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Aides salary by city and state

More about pay in Pennsylvania

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 31-2012.
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.

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