How much does a court make in Pennsylvania?
$44,830a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Pennsylvania. That is $21.55 an hour or $3,736 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.55
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,440Median: $44,830Highest 10%: $67,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,440 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $38,200 | $18.37 | |
| Median | $44,830 | $21.55 | |
| 75th | $55,760 | $26.81 | |
| 90th | $67,490 | $32.45 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,550 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,430 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $45,820 |
| Lancaster, PA | $44,100 |
| Reading, PA | $44,100 |
| Erie, PA | $42,760 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $42,020 |
| Scranton, PA | $40,530 |
| York, PA | $39,030 |
| Johnstown, PA | $38,150 |
| Altoona, PA | $31,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 35. Indiana | $46,350 |
| 36. Montana | $45,680 |
| 37. Virginia | $45,650 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $44,830 |
| 39. Kansas | $44,740 |
| 40. Tennessee | $44,720 |
| 41. Delaware | $44,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $21.55 ($44,830 a year).
Do courts make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $44,830 against $48,700 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for court pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays courts the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $49,550 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.