Childcare Workers Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #34 of 51 · PA
10% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $31,510 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $30,140
Employment 13,000
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $22,710P25 $27,040 Median $30,140P75 $35,970P90 $39,290
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 |