How much does a childcare worker make in Harrisburg?
$29,950a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $14.40 an hour or $2,496 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.40
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 220 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,910Median: $29,950Highest 10%: $37,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,910 | $11.50 | |
| 25th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| Median | $29,950 | $14.40 | |
| 75th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| 90th | $37,100 | $17.84 |
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 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $29,840 |
| Reading, PA | $29,530 |
| Lebanon, PA | $28,520 |
| Erie, PA | $28,030 |
| 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 Harrisburg, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Harrisburg?
The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $14.40 ($29,950 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Harrisburg than the national average?
No: $29,950 against $34,980 nationally, 14% less.
How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $30,140, so Harrisburg pays 1% less.
Where does Harrisburg rank for childcare worker pay?
220 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Harrisburg?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,100 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.