Occupational Therapist Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median occupational therapist in the Philadelphia area earns $103,140 a year ($49.59 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($100,330) and 5% above the Pennsylvania median ($98,440). Half of the 3,410 occupational therapists there earn between $86,490 and $120,270.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,130 | $69,120 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $86,490 | $81,880 | $82,510 |
| Median | $103,140 | $98,440 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $120,270 | $112,320 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $131,670 | $128,790 | $131,950 |
| Average | $103,970 | $98,460 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 3,410 | 6,560 | 162,450 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $90,860
- San Jose, CA: $136,870
- San Francisco, CA: $136,770
- Sacramento, CA: $122,780
- Austin, TX: $122,050
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,040
- San Diego, CA: $121,680
- Riverside, CA: $119,530
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.