How much does a childcare worker make in Altoona?
$27,520a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Altoona, PA metro area. That is $13.23 an hour or $2,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.23
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 318 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,080Median: $27,520Highest 10%: $34,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,080 | $9.17 | |
| 25th | $23,390 | $11.25 | |
| Median | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| 75th | $29,800 | $14.33 | |
| 90th | $34,100 | $16.39 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,520 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,220 |
| Scranton, PA | $30,630 |
| Lancaster, PA | $30,620 |
| York, PA | $30,310 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $29,950 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $29,840 |
| Reading, PA | $29,530 |
| Lebanon, PA | $28,520 |
| Erie, PA | $28,030 |
| Williamsport, PA | $27,460 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $27,030 |
| Johnstown, PA | $26,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Altoona, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Altoona?
The median hourly pay in the Altoona, PA metro area is $13.23 ($27,520 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Altoona than the national average?
No: $27,520 against $34,980 nationally, 21% less.
How does Altoona compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $30,140, so Altoona pays 9% less.
Where does Altoona rank for childcare worker pay?
318 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Altoona?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,100 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.