What is the average salary in State College, PA?
$56,670a year
Average yearly pay across 237 jobs with official data in the State College, PA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $27.24
- Jobs with data
- 237
- Workers counted
- 54,000
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $204,000 |
| Dentist | $168,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $150,500 |
| Pharmacist | $135,000 |
| Veterinarian | $131,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $128,500 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $128,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $127,600 |
| Financial Manager | $125,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,500 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,790 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,240 |
| General and Operations Manager | $91,120 |
| Office Clerk | $43,920 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $29,950 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $35,850 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $35,280 |
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 |
| Cashier | $28,090 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $33,890 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$99,590
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$150,500
- Chief Executive$204,000
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$128,400
- Construction Manager$102,000
- Education Administrator$123,600
- Facilities Manager$104,400
- Financial Manager$125,600
- Food Service Manager$61,380
- General and Operations Manager$91,120
- Human Resources Manager$127,600
- Industrial Production Manager$103,700
- Manager$105,600
- Marketing Manager$122,700
- Medical and Health Services Manager$102,600
- Natural Sciences Manager$122,900
- Property$62,370
- Sales Manager$109,200
- Social and Community Service Manager$69,450
- Transportation$76,640
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$73,040
- Budget Analyst$78,060
- Business Operations Specialist$70,560
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$62,390
- Compensation$67,820
- Compliance Officer$70,450
- Cost Estimator$72,880
- Financial and Investment Analyst$76,690
- Fundraiser$62,920
- Human Resources Specialist$64,220
- Labor Relations Specialist$103,500
- Loan Officer$59,540
- Management Analyst$60,890
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$61,050
- Meeting$61,250
- Personal Financial Advisor$98,410
- Project Management Specialist$81,820
- Tax Examiner and Collector$59,190
- Training and Development Specialist$75,070
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$112,400
- Computer Network Support Specialist$64,040
- Computer Occupation$97,920
- Computer Programmer$87,610
- Computer Systems Analyst$84,330
- Computer User Support Specialist$63,790
- Data Scientist$81,840
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$78,520
- Software Developer$103,600
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$93,680
- Statistician$93,830
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$78,040
- Web Developer$91,300
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$93,820
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$63,850
- Civil Engineer$96,110
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$59,430
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$56,320
- Electrical Engineer$97,450
- Industrial Engineer$88,690
- Mechanical Engineer$90,530
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Scientist$91,170
- Biological Technician$62,000
- Chemist$107,900
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$80,480
- Life$64,210
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$79,540
Community and social service
- Child$45,460
- Educational$56,930
- Healthcare Social Worker$62,380
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$55,220
- Social and Human Service Assistant$41,710
- Substance Abuse$53,540
Legal
- Lawyer$107,900
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$57,680
Educational instruction and library
- Elementary School Teacher$76,760
- Instructional Coordinator$77,160
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$77,560
- Middle School Teacher$78,280
- Preschool Teacher$34,440
- Secondary School Teacher$73,250
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$35,630
- Special Education Teacher$62,730
- Teaching Assistant$32,470
- Tutor$30,780
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$57,370
- Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$45,900
- Graphic Designer$58,340
- Producer and Director$61,070
- Public Relations Specialist$63,580
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$43,980
- Dental Hygienist$78,530
- Dentist$168,300
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$62,040
- Emergency Medical Technician$37,800
- Health Technologist and Technician$44,530
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$61,960
- Medical Records Specialist$47,680
- Nurse Practitioner$124,500
- Occupational Therapist$94,940
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$37,690
- Optician$46,150
- Pharmacist$135,000
- Pharmacy Technician$37,400
- Physical Therapist$98,970
- Physician Assistant$128,500
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$63,450
- Registered Nurse$81,480
- Respiratory Therapist$73,690
- Speech-Language Pathologist$96,460
- Veterinarian$131,500
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$44,940
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$46,210
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$29,950
- Massage Therapist$82,490
- Medical Assistant$42,720
- Nursing Assistant$39,440
- Physical Therapist Assistant$58,780
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$37,500
Protective service
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$28,100
- Chef and Head Cook$58,560
- Cook$29,020
- Cook$37,100
- Cook$35,990
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$28,720
- Dishwasher$28,950
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$42,500
- Food Preparation Worker$31,210
- Food Server$33,540
- Host and Hostess$27,920
- Waiter and Waitress$35,280
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$22,130
- Animal Caretaker$29,480
- Concierge$37,190
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$43,170
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$47,770
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$49,000
- Hairdresser$36,540
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$28,100
- Recreation Worker$31,450
Sales and related
- Cashier$28,090
- Counter and Rental Clerk$37,390
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$84,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$46,650
- Insurance Sales Agent$58,680
- Parts Salesperson$38,880
- Real Estate Sales Agent$45,960
- Retail Salesperson$29,240
- Sales Representative$83,630
- Sales Representative$63,340
- Sales Representatives of Service$59,260
- Security$64,450
Office and administrative support
- Billing and Posting Clerk$43,950
- Bookkeeping$46,370
- Customer Service Representative$42,590
- Dispatcher$46,640
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,680
- File Clerk$48,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,120
- Hotel$30,500
- Human Resources Assistant$48,810
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,930
- Library Assistant$35,370
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$37,100
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,280
- Office Clerk$43,920
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$50,550
- Postal Service Clerk$58,880
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,760
- Production$50,680
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$34,860
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$34,000
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,700
- Shipping$39,060
- Teller$37,710
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$37,540
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$55,690
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$61,040
- Construction and Building Inspector$66,940
- Construction Laborer$53,420
- Electrician$57,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,880
- Glazier$56,740
- Highway Maintenance Worker$47,410
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,540
- Painter$46,570
- Plumber$57,560
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$47,240
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$58,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$75,450
- Heating$57,970
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$59,160
- Installation$55,450
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$48,420
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$62,450
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$65,820
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$92,440
Production
- Baker$33,140
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$39,030
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$44,020
- Coating$45,130
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,100
- Cutting$39,940
- Electrical$40,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,730
- Inspector$44,860
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,390
- Machinist$50,900
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$44,630
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$45,670
- Production Worker$46,750
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,990
- Welder$51,030
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$30,080
- Bus Driver$45,660
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,230
- Driver/Sales Worker$37,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$55,290
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,130
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,860
- Laborer and Freight$36,970
- Light Truck Driver$39,270
- Packer and Packager$32,680
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$48,940
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$27,490
- Stocker and Order Filler$33,890
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in State College, PA?
About $56,670 a year ($27.24 an hour): the average of the 237 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in State College, PA?
Chief Executive ($204,000), Dentist ($168,300), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($150,500).
What are the most common jobs in State College, PA?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,320 jobs), Retail Salesperson (1,710 jobs), General and Operations Manager (1,470 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.