How much does a life make in Pennsylvania?
$57,680a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Pennsylvania. That is $27.73 an hour or $4,807 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.73
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,810Median: $57,680Highest 10%: $92,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,810 | $20.10 | |
| 25th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $57,680 | $27.73 | |
| 75th | $71,610 | $34.43 | |
| 90th | $92,810 | $44.62 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,840 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $64,590 |
| State College, PA | $64,210 |
| Reading, PA | $63,790 |
| York, PA | $57,910 |
| Allentown, PA | $57,060 |
| Scranton, PA | $55,050 |
| Lancaster, PA | $53,880 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 30. Michigan | $59,100 |
| 31. South Carolina | $58,960 |
| 32. Arizona | $58,240 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $57,680 |
| 34. New Mexico | $56,420 |
| 35. New Jersey | $55,980 |
| 36. Nevada | $54,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $27.73 ($57,680 a year).
Do lifes make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $57,680 against $62,280 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for life pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays lifes the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $64,840 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.