Careers · Occupational Therapists · Pennsylvania
Occupational Therapists in Pennsylvania
Occupational therapists help people with disabilities or developmental delays rebuild independence through rehabilitation programs. They assess clients' needs, design therapeutic interventions, teach practical skills, and adapt environments to support daily living, work, and homemaking activities In Pennsylvania the median pay is $98,440 a year, 2% below the national median of $100,330.
$98,440median pay in Pennsylvania, per year
$81,880–$112,320middle half earn
6,560employed in Pennsylvania
$100,330U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Pennsylvania
379open roles like this on employer career sites, 5 in Pennsylvania or remote
20employers hiring
158posted in the last 7 days
CA · FL · NYwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningMonitoringService OrientationReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
Therapy and CounselingPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Occupational Therapists.
Licenses and training in Pennsylvania
Occupational Therapists pay in other states
California · $124,510Oregon · $112,310Nevada · $110,520District of Columbia · $109,170Washington · $107,670Maryland · $106,980Colorado · $106,720Arkansas · $106,360Texas · $106,140Oklahoma · $104,300
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against occupational therapists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against occupational therapists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1122.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Pennsylvania, annual.