How much does a hotel make in Pennsylvania?
$31,330a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Pennsylvania. That is $15.06 an hour or $2,611 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.06
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,970Median: $31,330Highest 10%: $37,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,970 | $11.52 | |
| 25th | $28,700 | $13.80 | |
| Median | $31,330 | $15.06 | |
| 75th | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| 90th | $37,400 | $17.98 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,660 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,220 |
| Reading, PA | $31,840 |
| Lancaster, PA | $31,660 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $30,780 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $30,690 |
| State College, PA | $30,500 |
| York, PA | $30,410 |
| Scranton, PA | $30,150 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $29,990 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $29,920 |
| Lebanon, PA | $29,910 |
| Williamsport, PA | $29,700 |
| Erie, PA | $29,060 |
| Johnstown, PA | $28,390 |
| Altoona, PA | $27,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 31. Indiana | $33,280 |
| 32. Virginia | $33,270 |
| 33. Nebraska | $31,490 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $31,330 |
| 35. Ohio | $30,630 |
| 36. Iowa | $30,590 |
| 37. South Dakota | $30,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $15.06 ($31,330 a year).
Do hotels make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $31,330 against $35,070 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for hotel pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays hotels the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $35,660 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.