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Occupational Therapists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$90,860

Mean: $88,700

~$70,871 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$43.68

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$5,426
State Income Tax-$2,329
Social Security-$5,633
Medicare-$1,317
Effective Tax Rate16.2%

Monthly Take-Home

$6,346

Annual Take-Home

$76,154

Monthly Budget in Pittsburgh

Housing / Rent$1,35021%
Food & Groceries$4006%
Transportation$3506%
Utilities$1803%
Healthcare$2504%
Remaining / Savings$3,81660%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$90,860(+0% vs. local median)
Occupational Therapists salary in Pittsburgh, PA — median $90,860/year, range $76,160-$100,860

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$76,160

Median

$90,860

75th %

$100,860

Median is in the 60th percentile of the typical range

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About Occupational Therapists salaries in Pittsburgh, PA

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for occupational therapists in Pittsburgh, PA is $90,860. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $76,160 (25th percentile) to $100,860 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $43.68 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Career Outlook

11% growthFaster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

Occupational therapy employment is projected to grow 11% through 2034. Growth is driven by an aging population, increased autism diagnoses in children, and expanding insurance coverage for therapy services.

💡 Key insight: Occupational therapists in school systems and pediatric settings are in particularly high demand, with many districts offering competitive benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a occupational therapists in Pittsburgh?

The median salary is $90,860 per year. The mean (average) salary is $88,700.

How much does a occupational therapists make per hour in Pittsburgh?

The estimated hourly rate is $43.68 per hour.

What is the salary range for occupational therapists in Pittsburgh?

Salaries typically range from $76,160 (25th percentile) to $100,860 (75th percentile).

Salary Conversion Table

How does $90,860 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$90,860$70,871
Monthly$7,572$5,906
Biweekly$3,495$2,726
Weekly$1,747$1,363
Hourly (40h/wk)$43.68$34.07
Hourly (35h/wk)$49.92$38.94
Hourly (30h/wk)$58.24$45.43
Daily (8h)$349$273

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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