How much does a substance abuse make in Pennsylvania?
$52,010a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in Pennsylvania. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,334 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,280Median: $52,010Highest 10%: $81,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,280 | $17.44 | |
| 25th | $43,210 | $20.77 | |
| Median | $52,010 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $65,280 | $31.38 | |
| 90th | $81,970 | $39.41 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lebanon, PA | $59,510 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,140 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $57,210 |
| Reading, PA | $55,690 |
| Allentown, PA | $55,520 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $54,290 |
| State College, PA | $53,540 |
| York, PA | $51,470 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $51,330 |
| Erie, PA | $49,820 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $49,570 |
| Lancaster, PA | $49,060 |
| Johnstown, PA | $48,560 |
| Scranton, PA | $46,810 |
| Williamsport, PA | $46,380 |
| Altoona, PA | $46,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 42. Indiana | $53,760 |
| 43. South Dakota | $53,650 |
| 44. South Carolina | $52,370 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $52,010 |
| 46. Arkansas | $51,580 |
| 47. Tennessee | $49,580 |
| 48. West Virginia | $49,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $25.00 ($52,010 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $52,010 against $59,350 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for substance abuse pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays substance abuses the most?
Lebanon, PA, with a median of $59,510 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.