How much does a compensation make in Pennsylvania?
$70,640a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Pennsylvania. That is $33.96 an hour or $5,887 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.96
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,400Median: $70,640Highest 10%: $120,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,400 | $22.31 | |
| 25th | $55,470 | $26.67 | |
| Median | $70,640 | $33.96 | |
| 75th | $87,040 | $41.85 | |
| 90th | $120,800 | $58.09 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,620 |
| Allentown, PA | $75,150 |
| York, PA | $71,290 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $69,850 |
| State College, PA | $67,820 |
| Reading, PA | $67,180 |
| Scranton, PA | $64,960 |
| Lancaster, PA | $64,920 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $59,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 25. Texas | $74,800 |
| 26. Missouri | $74,260 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $72,130 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $70,640 |
| 29. North Dakota | $70,480 |
| 30. Tennessee | $69,990 |
| 31. Wyoming | $69,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $33.96 ($70,640 a year).
Do compensations make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $70,640 against $78,210 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for compensation pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays compensations the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $75,620 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.