PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Full Time Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$78k–$125k/ year
Occupational Therapist jobs in Bethlehem, PA
The median occupational therapist pay in the Bethlehem area is $46.29 per hour ($96,290 a year), with the typical range running from $38.06 to $52.10. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Bethlehem and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bethlehem. The free report below lists employers near Bethlehem and what they pay.
- $46.29median pay per hour, Allentown
- $38–$52typical range per hour
- 510occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Occupational Therapist Home Health
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Bethlehem, PA
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Occupational Therapist
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Bethlehem, PA
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Get my free pay reportOccupational Therapist pay in Bethlehem, PA
The metro median is 2% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $45.25 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 510 occupational therapists employed in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.40).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.45 | $65,420 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.06 | $79,160 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.29 | $96,290 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.10 | $108,370 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $65.60 | $136,450 | 39% above U.S. median |
How Bethlehem ranks
- 159th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 204th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 15 Pennsylvania metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Occupational Therapists (SOC 29-1122), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Bethlehem
- Overall prices in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.29 median hour buys what $46.30 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Bethlehem paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,666
- Per year: $83,322
- Per month: $6,944
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bethlehem
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,323 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,199 |
Travel occupational therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Bethlehem
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bethlehem, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Hospital Bethlehem, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | 6 mi | $46.29/hr | 127,138 |
| Reading, PA | 35 mi | $43.79/hr | 96,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | 42 mi | $46.98/hr | 91,193 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 44 mi | $48.52/hr | 1,573,916 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 49 mi | $49.40/hr | 57,487 |
| Camden, NJ | 50 mi | $48.52/hr | 71,749 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Bethlehem
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Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Bethlehem, PA?
Occupational Therapists in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area have a median pay of $46.29 per hour, about $96,290 a year. The middle half earn between $38.06 and $52.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bethlehem a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton ranks 204th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 159th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Bethlehem?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bethlehem.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Bethlehem as an occupational therapist?
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bethlehem?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bethlehem is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Bethlehem?
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Your OT pay reportBethlehem, PA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Select MedicalMcmurray, PA · 3 postings$47.50/ hr$32–$55
- Grandison Management, Inc.Pennsylvania · 1 wage offer$35.96/ hr$36–$36
- Grandison Management, Inc.Glenside, PA · 1 wage offer$35.96/ hr$36–$36
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$47.50High$60
4 OT postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 OT roles
- Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist - PRNPer diem$45.00–$50.00/ hour
- Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist (PRN)Per diem$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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