How much does a child make in Altoona?
$42,590a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Altoona, PA metro area. That is $20.48 an hour or $3,549 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.48
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 383 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,020Median: $42,590Highest 10%: $59,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,020 | $17.32 | |
| 25th | $38,860 | $18.68 | |
| Median | $42,590 | $20.48 | |
| 75th | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| 90th | $59,520 | $28.62 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,810 |
| Allentown, PA | $56,940 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,930 |
| Lebanon, PA | $52,890 |
| York, PA | $52,850 |
| Williamsport, PA | $52,790 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $51,490 |
| Lancaster, PA | $51,130 |
| Reading, PA | $51,050 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,800 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $48,050 |
| Scranton, PA | $45,820 |
| State College, PA | $45,460 |
| Johnstown, PA | $45,010 |
| Erie, PA | $44,810 |
Related jobs in Altoona
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $62,060 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $59,970 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $46,610 |
| Substance Abuse | $46,260 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $44,060 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $38,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Altoona?
The median hourly pay in the Altoona, PA metro area is $20.48 ($42,590 a year).
Do childs make more in Altoona than the national average?
No: $42,590 against $59,550 nationally, 28% less.
How does Altoona compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $50,820, so Altoona pays 16% less.
Where does Altoona rank for child pay?
383 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Altoona?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,520 or more.
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.