Computer Programmers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $84,260 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.51
10th percentile $61,280
90th percentile $110,240
Employed locally 140
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,280
    25th
    $67,600
    50th (median)
    $84,260
    75th
    $97,320
    90th
    $110,240

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 132% Median Computer Programmers salary is 32% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $115,770
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $108,650
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $107,400
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,750
    Lexington Park, MD $101,570
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $97,140

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,980
    Software Developers$110,860
    Computer Occupations, All Other$89,380
    Computer Systems Analysts$82,190
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$76,570
    Data Scientists$84,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Scranton, PA is $40.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.03 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Scranton, PA is 14.6% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Scranton?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $61,280 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,600.