Average Therapist Salary

$50.60/hour

The average salary for a Therapist in Pennsylvania is $50.60 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $48.18.

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Therapist salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages

$50.60/hour

Pennsylvania

5% higher than the US average.

$48.18/hour

United States

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Therapists?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania pays Therapists the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by York, Pennsylvania ($45). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Therapists is $51 per hour — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania pays 3% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania$49$57
York, Pennsylvania$45$50
What type of Therapists make the most money in Pennsylvania?

Physical Therapist earns the most among Therapy specialties in Pennsylvania, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Occupational Therapist ($48) and Speech Language Pathologist ($48). Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Therapists is $51 per hour — Physical Therapist earns 6% more.

SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Physical Therapist$54$63
Occupational Therapist$48$48
Speech Language Pathologist$48$48
Physical Therapy Assistant$35$40
How does the pay for Therapists in Pennsylvania compare to nearby states?

Delaware pays Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($51) and Connecticut ($50). Delaware also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Therapists is $51 per hour — Delaware pays 4% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Delaware$52$61
New Jersey$51$56
Connecticut$50$58
Massachusetts$49$58
New York$48$57
Virginia$48$57
Maryland$46$55
Rhode Island$46$50
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania?

Palo Healthcare pays Therapists the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Graham Healthcare Group ($33) and Confluent Health ($28). For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Therapists is $51 per hour — Palo Healthcare pays 19% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Palo Healthcare$41$41
Graham Healthcare Group$33$33
Confluent Health$28$29

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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