What is the average salary in Altoona, PA?
$53,170a year
Average yearly pay across 241 jobs with official data in the Altoona, PA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $25.56
- Jobs with data
- 241
- Workers counted
- 52,800
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $279,200 |
| Chief Executive | $197,400 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $133,100 |
| Pharmacist | $129,500 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $128,400 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $125,800 |
| Physician Assistant | $123,300 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $119,700 |
| Dentist | $117,100 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Retail Salesperson | $28,370 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $27,390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,090 |
| Cashier | $27,830 |
| General and Operations Manager | $83,580 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $34,190 |
| Registered Nurse | $82,410 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $52,010 |
| Office Clerk | $42,460 |
| Laborer and Freight | $36,970 |
Management
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$133,100
- Chief Executive$197,400
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$128,400
- Construction Manager$93,460
- Education Administrator$100,800
- Education and Childcare Administrator$49,360
- Facilities Manager$84,380
- Financial Manager$114,000
- Food Service Manager$59,720
- General and Operations Manager$83,580
- Human Resources Manager$104,000
- Industrial Production Manager$99,660
- Manager$102,200
- Marketing Manager$119,700
- Medical and Health Services Manager$95,100
- Property$55,870
- Sales Manager$100,700
- Social and Community Service Manager$66,130
- Transportation$95,920
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$65,690
- Business Operations Specialist$71,650
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$60,740
- Claims Adjuster$78,850
- Compliance Officer$64,500
- Cost Estimator$72,880
- Financial and Investment Analyst$64,780
- Human Resources Specialist$63,910
- Loan Officer$62,150
- Logistician$66,820
- Management Analyst$91,560
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$61,740
- Personal Financial Advisor$125,800
- Project Management Specialist$87,660
- Training and Development Specialist$61,420
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Support Specialist$73,190
- Computer Occupation$98,060
- Computer Systems Analyst$92,880
- Computer User Support Specialist$52,100
- Data Scientist$91,170
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$77,540
- Software Developer$101,700
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$68,230
- Civil Engineer$93,680
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$62,010
- Electrical Engineer$105,300
- Industrial Engineer$80,260
- Mechanical Engineer$78,670
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemical Technician$55,650
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$67,410
- Medical Scientist$75,130
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$86,260
Community and social service
- Child$42,590
- Clergy$50,830
- Educational$62,060
- Healthcare Social Worker$59,970
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$44,060
- Rehabilitation Counselor$46,610
- Social and Human Service Assistant$38,030
- Substance Abuse$46,260
Legal
- Lawyer$83,390
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$49,110
Educational instruction and library
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$56,160
- Elementary School Teacher$61,920
- Instructional Coordinator$78,960
- Middle School Teacher$74,730
- Preschool Teacher$34,180
- Secondary School Teacher$60,770
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$36,980
- Special Education Teacher$62,430
- Special Education Teacher$62,050
- Substitute Teacher$42,060
- Teaching Assistant$29,550
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$46,730
- Graphic Designer$50,530
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$41,890
- Producer and Director$71,940
- Public Relations Specialist$54,860
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$44,340
- Dental Hygienist$75,070
- Dentist$117,100
- Dietetic Technician$29,990
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$76,920
- Health Technologist and Technician$40,870
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$59,680
- Medical Records Specialist$44,470
- Nurse Practitioner$119,900
- Occupational Therapist$86,900
- Pharmacist$129,500
- Pharmacy Technician$36,810
- Physical Therapist$97,710
- Physician$279,200
- Physician Assistant$123,300
- Psychiatric Technician$43,920
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$78,700
- Registered Nurse$82,410
- Respiratory Therapist$59,980
- Speech-Language Pathologist$86,470
- Surgical Technologist$52,060
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$42,070
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$45,310
- Healthcare Support Worker$41,210
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$27,390
- Massage Therapist$50,480
- Medical Assistant$39,140
- Nursing Assistant$38,870
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$60,310
- Orderly$30,370
- Phlebotomist$35,660
- Physical Therapist Assistant$61,670
Protective service
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$52,030
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$80,580
- Lifeguard$25,170
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$70,560
- Security Guard$35,900
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$22,460
- Chef and Head Cook$49,040
- Cook$25,020
- Cook$34,610
- Cook$34,210
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$27,160
- Dishwasher$26,960
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$26,090
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$36,090
- Food Preparation Worker$30,300
- Food Server$27,860
- Host and Hostess$26,980
- Waiter and Waitress$27,630
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$30,590
- Animal Caretaker$28,670
- Childcare Worker$27,520
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$32,910
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$37,330
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$46,400
- Hairdresser$30,090
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$28,200
- Recreation Worker$34,520
- Residential Advisor$33,920
- Usher$23,830
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$47,870
- Cashier$27,830
- Counter and Rental Clerk$37,770
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$73,780
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$42,090
- Insurance Sales Agent$55,380
- Parts Salesperson$36,450
- Real Estate Sales Agent$61,910
- Retail Salesperson$28,370
- Sale and Related Worker$37,610
- Sales Representative$59,560
- Sales Representatives of Service$57,970
- Security$71,030
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$42,330
- Billing and Posting Clerk$42,850
- Bookkeeping$42,660
- Courier and Messenger$30,770
- Court$31,060
- Customer Service Representative$37,540
- Data Entry Keyer$41,600
- Dispatcher$47,010
- Eligibility Interviewer$55,220
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$63,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,160
- Hotel$27,680
- Interviewer$41,190
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$39,910
- Office Clerk$42,460
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$50,790
- Postal Service Clerk$68,540
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
- Production$50,540
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$32,240
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$39,010
- Shipping$41,200
- Teller$36,430
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$92,010
- Carpenter$57,360
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$52,990
- Construction and Building Inspector$63,150
- Construction Laborer$45,820
- Electrician$58,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$80,220
- Highway Maintenance Worker$45,880
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,790
- Painter$46,210
- Plumber$61,430
- Roofer$44,410
- Sheet Metal Worker$58,630
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$47,960
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$46,160
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$57,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$72,740
- Heating$58,550
- Helpers--Installation$31,820
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$55,640
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$45,280
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$57,820
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$62,460
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$62,760
- Tire Repairer and Changer$37,900
Production
- Baker$31,850
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,610
- Coating$49,690
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,450
- Cutting$39,300
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$45,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,660
- Food Batchmaker$35,670
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$37,530
- Helpers--Production Worker$35,540
- Inspector$44,380
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,910
- Machinist$52,660
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$36,940
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,200
- Molder$39,450
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$52,080
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$37,800
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$44,890
- Printing Press Operator$44,580
- Separating$49,350
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,110
- Welder$51,540
- Woodworking Machine Setter$43,000
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$40,750
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,480
- Driver/Sales Worker$35,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,680
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$52,010
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$39,460
- Laborer and Freight$36,970
- Light Truck Driver$38,940
- Packer and Packager$33,640
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$35,930
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$28,070
- Stocker and Order Filler$34,190
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Altoona, PA?
About $53,170 a year ($25.56 an hour): the average of the 241 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Altoona, PA?
Physician ($279,200), Chief Executive ($197,400), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($133,100).
What are the most common jobs in Altoona, PA?
Retail Salesperson (2,090 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (1,800 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (1,800 jobs).
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.