How much does a personal care and service worker make in Pennsylvania?
$27,590a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in Pennsylvania. That is $13.26 an hour or $2,299 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.26
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,170Median: $27,590Highest 10%: $55,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,170 | $10.66 | |
| 25th | $24,130 | $11.60 | |
| Median | $27,590 | $13.26 | |
| 75th | $39,420 | $18.95 | |
| 90th | $55,360 | $26.62 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Scranton, PA | $35,560 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,720 |
| Allentown, PA | $27,400 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $25,970 |
| Erie, PA | $23,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 40. Missouri | $29,700 |
| 41. Ohio | $28,600 |
| 42. Indiana | $27,790 |
| 43. Pennsylvania | $27,590 |
| 44. Georgia | $25,130 |
| 45. Alabama | $23,590 |
| 46. Mississippi | $21,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $13.26 ($27,590 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $27,590 against $41,600 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for personal care and service worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 43 of 46 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays personal care and service workers the most?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, with a median of $35,560 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.