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Average salary by job family in Altoona
| Management | $106,890 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $93,730 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $88,030 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $82,880 |
| Legal | $82,190 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $76,940 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $75,390 |
| Construction and Extraction | $60,770 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $57,610 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $56,560 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $54,660 |
| Protective Service | $53,300 |
| Community and Social Service | $51,650 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,910 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,670 |
| Production | $44,370 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,110 |
| Sales and Related | $39,890 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,000 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,590 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,520 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,090 |
Highest-paying jobs in Altoona
- Physicians, All Other$280,990
- Chief Executives$247,720
- Personal Financial Advisors$154,640
- Dentists, General$153,040
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$134,550
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$132,870
- Marketing Managers$129,790
- Pharmacists$128,190
- Financial Managers$124,100
- Human Resources Managers$121,890
Most common jobs in Altoona and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 2,090 | $31,920 | $28,370 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,800 | $30,120 | $27,390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,800 | $26,300 | $26,090 |
| Cashiers | 1,600 | $27,470 | $27,830 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,460 | $102,600 | $83,580 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,400 | $34,600 | $34,190 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,390 | $86,610 | $82,410 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,290 | $54,150 | $52,010 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,240 | $41,780 | $42,460 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,050 | $38,550 | $36,970 |
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Cost of living in Altoona
Prices in the Altoona area are 10% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $54,240 therefore buys what $60,599 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $178,052, 2.9 times the median household income of $60,594.
$178,052typical home value
$60,594median household income
89.5BEA price parity
121,854metro population
Take-home pay in Altoona
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $32,600 | $27,373 | $2,281 |
| Median wage | $44,270 | $36,392 | $3,033 |
| Average wage | $54,240 | $44,096 | $3,675 |
| 75th percentile wage | $61,940 | $50,047 | $4,171 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Salaries for every job in Altoona
Management19 jobs
- Chief Executives$248K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$135K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$133K
- Marketing Managers$130K
- Financial Managers$124K
- Human Resources Managers$122K
- Sales Managers$114K
- Managers, All Other$112K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$111K
- Construction Managers$108K
- Industrial Production Managers$106K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$105K
- General and Operations Managers$103K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101K
- Facilities Managers$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$65K
- Food Service Managers$60K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$51K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical22 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$281K
- Dentists, General$153K
- Pharmacists$128K
- Nurse Practitioners$121K
- Physician Assistants$120K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Occupational Therapists$89K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$88K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$76K
- Dental Hygienists$75K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Respiratory Therapists$68K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59K
- Surgical Technologists$54K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Medical Records Specialists$47K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45K
- Psychiatric Technicians$44K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$41K
- Pharmacy Technicians$40K
- Dietetic Technicians$34K
Architecture and Engineering6 jobs
Computer and Mathematical7 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science4 jobs
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$155K
- Management Analysts$96K
- Project Management Specialists$92K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Cost Estimators$77K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74K
- Compliance Officers$72K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$72K
- Accountants and Auditors$71K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Loan Officers$69K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68K
- Logisticians$68K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66K
- Training and Development Specialists$66K
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Carpenters$65K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$64K
- Electricians$63K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62K
- Sheet Metal Workers$61K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$51K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$49K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Construction Laborers$47K
- Roofers$47K
Educational Instruction and Library11 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72K
- Instructional Coordinators$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$42K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media5 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$67K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$60K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$49K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$34K
Protective Service5 jobs
Community and Social Service8 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64K
- Healthcare Social Workers$61K
- Clergy$53K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$52K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Office and Administrative Support24 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Postal Service Clerks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$56K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Bill and Account Collectors$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$39K
- Tellers$37K
- Couriers and Messengers$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$32K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28K
Production24 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Machinists$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$43K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$37K
- Food Batchmakers$33K
- Bakers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Light Truck Drivers$41K
- Bus Drivers, School$41K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$39K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$30K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$67K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$63K
- Advertising Sales Agents$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Parts Salespersons$38K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$27K
Healthcare Support10 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$41K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38K
- Residential Advisors$38K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$31K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28K
- Childcare Workers$27K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$25K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Waiters and Waitresses$32K
- Cooks, Restaurant$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Bartenders$30K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Dishwashers$26K
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Salary in Altoona: questions
What is a good salary in Altoona?
Half of all workers in the Altoona metro earn less than $44,270 and the average is $54,240. Earning more than $61,940 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Altoona to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,449, because prices here are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Altoona?
Physicians, All Other ($280,990), Chief Executives ($247,720), Personal Financial Advisors ($154,640).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Altoona, PA (11020), all occupations and 241 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
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