How much does a childcare worker make in Pennsylvania?
$30,140a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Pennsylvania. That is $14.49 an hour or $2,512 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.49
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,710Median: $30,140Highest 10%: $39,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,710 | $10.92 | |
| 25th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| Median | $30,140 | $14.49 | |
| 75th | $35,970 | $17.29 | |
| 90th | $39,290 | $18.89 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $29,640 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 30. North Dakota | $30,290 |
| 31. Indiana | $30,180 |
| 32. Idaho | $30,160 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $30,140 |
| 34. Nevada | $29,740 |
| 35. Ohio | $29,680 |
| 36. Tennessee | $29,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $14.49 ($30,140 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $30,140 against $34,980 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for childcare worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays childcare workers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $34,520 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.