Salaries in State College, PA

BLS OEWS May 2025 • State College, PA • 267 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $181,570350
      Dentists, General $178,01030
      Chief Executives $172,16090
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $147,480130
      Marketing Managers $138,450160
      Information Security Analysts $137,73070
      Pharmacists $133,370140
      Nurse Practitioners $127,610120
      Physician Assistants $125,84080
      Veterinarians $124,82050
      Natural Sciences Managers $122,67040
      Financial Managers $117,000300
      Industrial Production Managers $114,28090
      Construction Managers $112,560110
      Computer Occupations, All Other $111,210250
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $111,16070
      Managers, All Other $108,490200
      Sales Managers $108,050150
      Landscape Architects $106,08030
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $104,520110
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $104,22060
      Labor Relations Specialists $103,46030
      Software Developers $103,380370
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $102,95050
      Medical and Health Services Managers $102,100240
      Chemists $102,05060
      Project Management Specialists $101,620370
      Human Resources Managers $100,05070
      Administrative Services Managers $99,59060
      Facilities Managers $99,49090
      Computer Network Architects $98,400130
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $97,12060
      Electrical Engineers $96,040110
      Physical Therapists $94,810120
      Lawyers $94,660150
      Personal Financial Advisors $94,480120
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $94,08040
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $93,27080
      Speech-Language Pathologists $92,67050
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $92,44030
      Computer Systems Analysts $92,130200
      Web Developers $91,30040
      Biological Scientists, All Other $91,17030
      School Psychologists $90,73050
      Civil Engineers $89,420190
      Mechanical Engineers $89,000150
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,050350
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $87,960170
      Engineers, All Other $87,100790
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $87,04040
      Industrial Engineers $86,450110
      Financial and Investment Analysts $86,31040
      Data Scientists $85,37040
      General and Operations Managers $85,1801,430
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $84,510260
      Management Analysts $84,060160
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $83,940220
      Loan Officers $83,220180
      Occupational Therapists $83,21060
      Massage Therapists $83,20040
      Computer Programmers $81,490340
      Registered Nurses $80,6201,270
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,850280
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,43080
      Budget Analysts $78,06040
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $78,04040
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $77,94080
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,510530
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,15040
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,890520
      Logisticians $75,51030
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,330270
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $75,24050
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $74,52040
      Dental Hygienists $74,420130
      Respiratory Therapists $73,69060
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $71,790260
      Social and Community Service Managers $70,87050
      Compliance Officers $70,440190
      Statisticians $70,20070
      Computer Network Support Specialists $69,85040
      Cost Estimators $69,520120
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,080230
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,070310
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $68,43030
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $68,270120
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $67,82030
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,340150
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $67,18060
      Fundraisers $66,750350
      Human Resources Specialists $66,340430
      Food Service Managers $66,150230
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $66,080130
      Construction and Building Inspectors $65,92050
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $65,82030
      Healthcare Social Workers $65,64040
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,120240
      Instructional Coordinators $64,580650
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $64,58040
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $64,280310
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,210180
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,000270
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,540770
      Accountants and Auditors $63,480460
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $63,00040
      Glaziers $62,79040
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $62,70060
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,43090
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $62,360170
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $62,04040
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,340450
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,900760
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,69090
      Training and Development Specialists $60,50080
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,360100
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $60,30080
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,200120
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,170390
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,220380
      Insurance Sales Agents $59,060130
      Biological Technicians $59,05040
      Carpenters $58,350350
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,300290
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,180110
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $57,440130
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,410250
      Physical Therapist Assistants $57,17050
      Postal Service Clerks $57,14040
      Athletic Trainers $56,50050
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $56,47050
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $56,330140
      Chefs and Head Cooks $56,17070
      Electricians $56,160200
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $55,900120
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $55,75060
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,600280
      Construction Laborers $55,540620
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,260590
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $55,22030
      Computer User Support Specialists $54,970280
      Procurement Clerks $54,80050
      Audio and Video Technicians $54,20040
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $54,14040
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $53,3601,250
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $53,17070
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,580110
      Coaches and Scouts $52,310140
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,28060
      Public Relations Specialists $52,160150
      Roofers $52,14050
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $51,67070
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,990120
      Producers and Directors $50,47050
      Highway Maintenance Workers $50,380140
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $49,95050
      Machinists $49,660180
      Graphic Designers $49,64060
      Real Estate Sales Agents $49,62070
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,470110
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $47,69040
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $47,68040
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $47,68040
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,590310
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,58060
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $47,29090
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $47,29050
      Printing Press Operators $47,05040
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,01060
      Advertising Sales Agents $47,01040
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $46,80090
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $46,79040
      Dental Assistants $46,260150
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,990510
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45,96050
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $45,93050
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $45,90040
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,83040
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,45030
      Billing and Posting Clerks $45,310130
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,200160
      Editors $44,99030
      Medical Records Specialists $44,80040
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $44,68050
      Production Workers, All Other $44,43070
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,39070
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,350200
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,350110
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,260610
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,68050
      Opticians, Dispensing $43,36050
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,260410
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $43,15030
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,120100
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $42,64040
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,5801,600
      Medical Assistants $42,370220
      Office Clerks, General $42,0901,100
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $41,790120
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $41,640200
      File Clerks $41,480150
      Social and Human Service Assistants $41,370150
      Light Truck Drivers $41,280340
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,94040
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $39,480110
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,020340
      Tellers $38,680180
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,680190
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,390580
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,380240
      Security Guards $38,350320
      Nursing Assistants $38,310550
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,950500
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,630510
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,450280
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,31050
      Concierges $37,19030
      Parts Salespersons $37,15090
      Emergency Medical Technicians $37,120130
      Counter and Rental Clerks $37,120130
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $37,10040
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $37,070220
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $36,82060
      Customer Service Representatives $36,800900
      Pharmacy Technicians $36,310170
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,750160
      Bus Drivers, School $35,480260
      Cooks, Restaurant $35,430740
      Stockers and Order Fillers $34,6001,190
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,42080
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $34,190140
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,0801,010
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,910430
      Recreation Workers $33,810120
      Bakers $33,77090
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,53040
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $33,01050
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $32,70040
      Library Assistants, Clerical $32,690130
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,290400
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $32,100180
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $31,740200
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,370120
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,330110
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,310320
      Food Preparation Workers $31,010270
      Library Technicians $30,78050
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $30,740140
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,340490
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,0001,370
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,950210
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $29,84030
      Driver/Sales Workers $29,670200
      Waiters and Waitresses $29,3901,300
      Retail Salespersons $29,3501,690
      Tutors $29,29030
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,740170
      Dishwashers $28,660230
      Animal Caretakers $28,63090
      Cashiers $28,5101,280
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,340280
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $28,02060
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,630250
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,5401,780
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,470230
      Bartenders $27,470500
      Childcare Workers $26,400140
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,540120