How much does a life make in Scranton?
$55,050a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $26.47 an hour or $4,588 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.47
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,060Median: $55,050Highest 10%: $89,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,060 | $20.22 | |
| 25th | $45,030 | $21.65 | |
| Median | $55,050 | $26.47 | |
| 75th | $71,060 | $34.16 | |
| 90th | $89,280 | $42.92 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,840 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $64,590 |
| State College, PA | $64,210 |
| Reading, PA | $63,790 |
| Allentown, PA | $57,060 |
| Lancaster, PA | $53,880 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Scranton, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Scranton?
The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $26.47 ($55,050 a year).
Do lifes make more in Scranton than the national average?
No: $55,050 against $62,280 nationally, 12% less.
How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $57,680, so Scranton pays 5% less.
Where does Scranton rank for life pay?
116 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Scranton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,280 or more.
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.