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How much does a personal care and service worker make in Erie?

$23,390a year

Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $11.25 an hour or $1,949 a month.

Hourly
$11.25
Vs. national median
-44%
Rank among cities
134 of 136
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,890Median: $23,390Highest 10%: $46,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$20,890$10.04
25th$21,800$10.48
Median$23,390$11.25
75th$29,500$14.18
90th$46,900$22.55

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers.

Scranton, PA$35,560
Philadelphia, PA$32,720
Allentown, PA$27,400
Pittsburgh, PA$25,970
Personal Care and Service Worker salary in Pennsylvania Personal Care and Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Erie

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$45,540
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$40,700
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$37,510
Residential Advisor$37,030
Hairdresser$35,540
Recreation Worker$32,410
Animal Caretaker$29,780
Manicurist and Pedicurist$28,100
Childcare Worker$28,030
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,430
Salaries for every job in Erie, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Erie?

The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $11.25 ($23,390 a year).

Do personal care and service workers make more in Erie than the national average?

No: $23,390 against $41,600 nationally, 44% less.

How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $27,590, so Erie pays 15% less.

Where does Erie rank for personal care and service worker pay?

134 of 136 metro areas with data.

How much does a personal care and service worker make starting out in Erie?

The lowest-paid 10% make $20,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,900 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.