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Childcare Workers Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #34 of 51 · PA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of childcare workerss in Pennsylvania earn between $22,710 and $39,290. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in Pennsylvania is $31,510, about 10% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $34,520 | $34,820 | 7,960 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $32,220 | $32,310 | 910 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $30,630 | $31,960 | 600 |
| Lancaster, PA | $30,620 | $31,440 | 420 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $30,310 | $32,280 | 470 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $29,950 | $31,030 | 890 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $29,840 | $30,020 | 2,560 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $29,670 | $28,660 | 470 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do childcare workers make in Pennsylvania?
The median childcare workers salary in Pennsylvania is $30,140 per year (mean $31,510), and about 80% earn between $22,710 and $39,290.
How much do childcare workers make per hour in Pennsylvania?
Roughly $15 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $31,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Pennsylvania a high-paying state for childcare workers?
Pennsylvania ranks #34 of 51 states for childcare workers pay. Its mean salary of $31,510 is about 10% below the U.S. average of $35,030.
Which metro areas in Pennsylvania pay childcare workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania for childcare workers are Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($34,520), Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($32,220), Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA ($30,630), by median annual wage.