Occupational Therapists Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $88,170 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.39
10th percentile $61,370
90th percentile $125,330
Employed locally 140
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,370
    25th
    $77,510
    50th (median)
    $88,170
    75th
    $98,450
    90th
    $125,330

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,660
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,350
    Physicians, All Other $101,100
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,130
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $42.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.35 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 10.3% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,370 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,510.