How much does a child make in Pennsylvania?
$50,820a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Pennsylvania. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.43
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,430Median: $50,820Highest 10%: $78,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| 25th | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| Median | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| 75th | $63,480 | $30.52 | |
| 90th | $78,470 | $37.73 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Altoona, PA | $42,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 38. South Carolina | $51,800 |
| 39. Ohio | $51,520 |
| 40. South Dakota | $51,100 |
| 41. Pennsylvania | $50,820 |
| 42. Indiana | $50,470 |
| 43. Arizona | $50,150 |
| 44. Delaware | $48,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $24.43 ($50,820 a year).
Do childs make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $50,820 against $59,550 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for child pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays childs the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, with a median of $62,810 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.