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Average salary by job family in State College
| Management | $115,230 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $100,080 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $90,240 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $90,230 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $85,930 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $83,390 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $80,280 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $78,400 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $64,980 |
| Protective Service | $62,400 |
| Construction and Extraction | $61,350 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,380 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,220 |
| Production | $47,560 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,640 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $45,790 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,490 |
| Sales and Related | $42,460 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,040 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,600 |
| Healthcare Support | $37,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,670 |
Highest-paying jobs in State College
- Chief Executives$238,880
- Dentists, General$184,660
- Veterinarians$153,880
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$151,830
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$146,170
- Human Resources Managers$144,610
- Financial Managers$140,250
- Natural Sciences Managers$137,280
- Personal Financial Advisors$134,340
- Marketing Managers$134,040
Most common jobs in State College and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,320 | $28,820 | $27,790 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,710 | $32,100 | $29,240 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,470 | $107,270 | $91,120 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,460 | $42,760 | $43,920 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,380 | $32,100 | $29,950 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,360 | $36,130 | $35,850 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,350 | $37,170 | $35,280 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,310 | $87,480 | $81,480 |
| Cashiers | 1,280 | $28,610 | $28,090 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,180 | $34,170 | $33,890 |
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Cost of living in State College
Prices in the State College area are 3% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 96.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $62,190 therefore buys what $64,271 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $353,680, 4.9 times the median household income of $72,748.
$353,680typical home value
$72,748median household income
96.8BEA price parity
158,041metro population
Take-home pay in State College
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,850 | $29,885 | $2,490 |
| Median wage | $49,220 | $40,217 | $3,351 |
| Average wage | $62,190 | $50,240 | $4,187 |
| 75th percentile wage | $77,870 | $61,221 | $5,102 |
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 State College
Management20 jobs
- Chief Executives$239K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$152K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$146K
- Human Resources Managers$145K
- Financial Managers$140K
- Natural Sciences Managers$137K
- Marketing Managers$134K
- Sales Managers$128K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$119K
- Managers, All Other$119K
- Construction Managers$113K
- Administrative Services Managers$113K
- Industrial Production Managers$112K
- General and Operations Managers$107K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$107K
- Facilities Managers$101K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$89K
- Social and Community Service Managers$76K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$71K
- Food Service Managers$65K
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical13 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$118K
- Software Developers$113K
- Statisticians$105K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$97K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$94K
- Web Developers$92K
- Data Scientists$91K
- Computer Systems Analysts$89K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$85K
- Computer Programmers$83K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$72K
- Computer User Support Specialists$62K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical22 jobs
- Dentists, General$185K
- Veterinarians$154K
- Pharmacists$132K
- Physician Assistants$123K
- Nurse Practitioners$122K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$93K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Dental Hygienists$78K
- Respiratory Therapists$71K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$62K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Medical Records Specialists$52K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$51K
- Opticians, Dispensing$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$40K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$39K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$38K
Architecture and Engineering8 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library10 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$80K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$80K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$68K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Tutors$37K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Life, Physical, and Social Science6 jobs
Business and Financial Operations19 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$134K
- Labor Relations Specialists$106K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$98K
- Project Management Specialists$90K
- Management Analysts$84K
- Cost Estimators$79K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77K
- Budget Analysts$76K
- Accountants and Auditors$76K
- Compliance Officers$75K
- Training and Development Specialists$74K
- Loan Officers$73K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Fundraisers$68K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$63K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media5 jobs
Protective Service6 jobs
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$68K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$63K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62K
- Carpenters$61K
- Glaziers$58K
- Electricians$58K
- Construction Laborers$55K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
Community and Social Service6 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair10 jobs
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$67K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
Production16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Machinists$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51K
- Production Workers, All Other$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Bakers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Office and Administrative Support23 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- File Clerks$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Tellers$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$37K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50K
- Bus Drivers, School$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$94K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$85K
- Insurance Sales Agents$78K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$29K
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$50K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43K
- Concierges$37K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$31K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Bartenders$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Dishwashers$29K
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Salary in State College: questions
What is a good salary in State College?
Half of all workers in the State College metro earn less than $49,220 and the average is $62,190. Earning more than $77,870 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in State College to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $68,460, because prices here are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in State College?
Chief Executives ($238,880), Dentists, General ($184,660), Veterinarians ($153,880).
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 State College, PA (44300), all occupations and 237 individual jobs.
- 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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