How much does an area make in Pennsylvania?
$96,010a year
Median yearly pay for areas in Pennsylvania. That is $46.16 an hour or $8,001 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.16
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,340Median: $96,010Highest 10%: $132,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,340 | $22.28 | |
| 25th | $79,770 | $38.35 | |
| Median | $96,010 | $46.16 | |
| 75th | $122,400 | $58.84 | |
| 90th | $132,200 | $63.57 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 8. Massachusetts | $100,500 |
| 9. Connecticut | $99,900 |
| 10. New Jersey | $97,500 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $96,010 |
| 12. Maryland | $91,330 |
| 13. Illinois | $90,030 |
| 14. Michigan | $87,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $46.16 ($96,010 a year).
Do areas make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $96,010 against $85,020 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for area pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 11 of 37 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays areas the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $101,200 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.