How much does a child make in Philadelphia?
$55,930a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $26.89 an hour or $4,661 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.89
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 204 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 6,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,980Median: $55,930Highest 10%: $88,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,980 | $20.18 | |
| 25th | $47,250 | $22.72 | |
| Median | $55,930 | $26.89 | |
| 75th | $73,500 | $35.34 | |
| 90th | $88,870 | $42.73 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,810 |
| Allentown, PA | $56,940 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $80,660 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $78,640 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,220 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $74,310 |
| Educational | $66,190 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,990 |
| Clergy | $63,430 |
| Director | $59,320 |
| Substance Abuse | $58,140 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $54,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $26.89 ($55,930 a year).
Do childs make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $55,930 against $59,550 nationally, 6% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $50,820, so Philadelphia pays 10% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for child pay?
204 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,870 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.