How much does a sewer make in Pennsylvania?
$35,560a year
Median yearly pay for sewers in Pennsylvania. That is $17.10 an hour or $2,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.10
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,130Median: $35,560Highest 10%: $35,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,130 | $14.97 | |
| 25th | $33,830 | $16.26 | |
| Median | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| 75th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| 90th | $35,560 | $17.10 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $33,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewers.
| 11. North Carolina | $36,550 |
| 12. Illinois | $36,480 |
| 13. New Jersey | $36,400 |
| 14. Pennsylvania | $35,560 |
| 15. Indiana | $34,410 |
| 16. Texas | $29,320 |
| 17. Louisiana | $27,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.10 ($35,560 a year).
Do sewers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $35,560 against $36,480 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for sewer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 14 of 17 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays sewers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $33,830 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.