How much does a childcare worker make in Erie?
$28,030a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $13.48 an hour or $2,336 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.48
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 302 of 385
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,220Median: $28,030Highest 10%: $35,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,220 | $10.68 | |
| 25th | $24,460 | $11.76 | |
| Median | $28,030 | $13.48 | |
| 75th | $33,210 | $15.97 | |
| 90th | $35,320 | $16.98 |
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 |
| Altoona, PA | $27,520 |
| Williamsport, PA | $27,460 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $27,030 |
| Johnstown, PA | $26,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Erie, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Erie?
The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $13.48 ($28,030 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Erie than the national average?
No: $28,030 against $34,980 nationally, 20% less.
How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $30,140, so Erie pays 7% less.
Where does Erie rank for childcare worker pay?
302 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Erie?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,320 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.