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Laborer Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$20.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,009/year ($2,917/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 131,050 Laborer jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Laborer salary of $42,480 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 $35,009 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $42,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,918 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,250 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,304 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,009 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,917 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Laborer salary in Pennsylvania is $42,480 per year ($20.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,620 and $47,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $42,480, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $35,009 per year ($2,917 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 131,050 Laborer 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.