How much does an adult basic education make in Pennsylvania?
$57,230a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in Pennsylvania. That is $27.51 an hour or $4,769 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.51
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,990Median: $57,230Highest 10%: $86,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,990 | $20.67 | |
| 25th | $49,640 | $23.87 | |
| Median | $57,230 | $27.51 | |
| 75th | $73,260 | $35.22 | |
| 90th | $86,320 | $41.50 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,520 |
| Allentown, PA | $62,830 |
| Reading, PA | $55,340 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $52,470 |
| Lancaster, PA | $47,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 25. Maine | $58,880 |
| 26. Indiana | $58,660 |
| 27. Rhode Island | $57,690 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $57,230 |
| 29. Montana | $56,500 |
| 30. Wyoming | $52,060 |
| 31. Kansas | $52,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $27.51 ($57,230 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $57,230 against $61,540 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for adult basic education pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays adult basic educations the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $63,520 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.