SOC 29-1122 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Occupational Therapists — Lebanon
Lebanon, PA · 10 metro areas compared
At $98,860, median pay for Occupational Therapists in Lebanon, PA tracks the national median of $100,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $98,860, median pay for Occupational Therapists in Lebanon, PA tracks the national median of $100,330 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $79,170 and $108,490. The lowest tenth earn under $70,720, while the highest tenth earn more than $122,330.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Gettysburg leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $107,880. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 20th of 214 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,720 | −29.5% |
| 25th | $79,170 | −21.1% |
| Median (50th) | $98,860 | −1.5% |
| 75th | $108,490 | +8.1% |
| 90th | $122,330 | +21.9% |
| Mean | $95,310 | −5.0% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gettysburg | $107,880 | 30 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $103,140 | 3,410 | |
| 3 | Lancaster | $102,460 | 240 | |
| 4 | York | $99,180 | 160 | |
| 5 | Williamsport | $98,580 | 70 | |
| 6 | Allentown | $98,440 | 470 | |
| 7 | Harrisburg | $98,240 | 430 | |
| 8 | Chambersburg | $97,020 | 70 | |
| 9 | Reading | $95,470 | 170 | |
| 10 | State College | $94,940 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lebanon run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $98,860 goes as far as $101,291 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$101,291US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,860 a year, 1.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,720 to $122,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gettysburg, at $107,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Occupational Therapists in Lebanon, PA?
The median annual wage is $98,860, or $47.53 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,330, so pay in Lebanon, PA is 1.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lebanon, PA earns more than $122,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,720 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Gettysburg, at $107,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Lebanon, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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