Childcare Worker Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median childcare worker in the Philadelphia area earns $34,520 a year ($16.60 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 15% above the Pennsylvania median ($30,140). Half of the 7,960 childcare workers there earn between $32,220 and $36,920.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,550 | $22,710 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $32,220 | $27,040 | $29,360 |
| Median | $34,520 | $30,140 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $36,920 | $35,970 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $40,350 | $39,290 | $46,010 |
| Average | $34,820 | $31,510 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 7,960 | 13,000 | 518,910 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $29,840
- San Jose, CA: $45,720
- San Francisco, CA: $44,540
- Denver, CO: $44,320
- Seattle, WA: $43,710
- Boston, MA: $41,590
- Riverside, CA: $40,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.