How much does a computer programmer make in Pennsylvania?
$89,180a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in Pennsylvania. That is $42.88 an hour or $7,432 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.88
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 3,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,070Median: $89,180Highest 10%: $134,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| 25th | $76,230 | $36.65 | |
| Median | $89,180 | $42.88 | |
| 75th | $109,700 | $52.76 | |
| 90th | $134,700 | $64.76 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,400 |
| Reading, PA | $98,690 |
| Allentown, PA | $93,510 |
| York, PA | $91,760 |
| Scranton, PA | $88,180 |
| State College, PA | $87,610 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $86,450 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $85,340 |
| Lancaster, PA | $83,990 |
| Erie, PA | $78,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer programmers.
| 30. Missouri | $90,420 |
| 31. Montana | $89,920 |
| 32. Vermont | $89,560 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $89,180 |
| 34. Idaho | $89,020 |
| 35. Arizona | $88,990 |
| 36. Ohio | $85,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $42.88 ($89,180 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $89,180 against $100,400 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for computer programmer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 46 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays computer programmers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $101,400 a year.
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.