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Childcare Worker Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$14.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,472/year ($2,123/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,000 Childcare Worker jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Childcare Worker salary of $30,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,472 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $30,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,437 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,306 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$925 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,472 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,123 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Pennsylvania is $30,140 per year ($14.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,040 and $35,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $30,140, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $25,472 per year ($2,123 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 13,000 Childcare Worker jobs in Pennsylvania in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Pennsylvania state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Pennsylvania.