How much does a helper make in Pennsylvania?
$37,210a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in Pennsylvania. That is $17.89 an hour or $3,101 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.89
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,250Median: $37,210Highest 10%: $62,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,250 | $14.54 | |
| 25th | $33,030 | $15.88 | |
| Median | $37,210 | $17.89 | |
| 75th | $43,170 | $20.75 | |
| 90th | $62,370 | $29.99 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $37,460 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers.
| 32. Arkansas | $37,440 |
| 33. Nevada | $37,440 |
| 34. New Mexico | $37,280 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $37,210 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $35,830 |
| 37. Nebraska | $35,470 |
| 38. Kansas | $31,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.89 ($37,210 a year).
Do helpers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $37,210 against $42,670 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for helper pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 35 of 40 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays helpers the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $37,460 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.