Dietary Aide Salary Guide: Pennsylvania

Average Dietary Aide Salary

$28.44/hour

The average salary for a Dietary Aide in Pennsylvania is $28.44 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $29.97.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Dietary Aide salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages

$28.44/hour

Pennsylvania

5% lower than the US average.

$29.97/hour

United States

How does the pay for Dietary Aides in Pennsylvania compare to nearby states?

New York pays Dietary Aides the most, averaging $33 per hour, followed by Virginia ($29) and West Virginia ($28). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Dietary Aides is $28 per hour — New York pays 16% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New York$33$44
Virginia$29$40
West Virginia$28$42

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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