Computer Programmer Salary in Pennsylvania
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$84,056
across 18 metros
vs National Avg
-11.9%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
18
0 above national avg
Highest Metro
$90,438
Lancaster
All metro areas in Pennsylvania
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18 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PAPA | $61K | $76K | $90K | $105K | $90K |
| Reading, PAPA | $60K | $75K | $89K | $103K | $89K |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $52K | $70K | $88K | $105K | $88K |
| Pittsburgh, PAPA | $55K | $71K | $87K | $104K | $88K |
| York-Hanover, PAPA | $59K | $73K | $87K | $102K | $87K |
| Lebanon, PAPA | $58K | $73K | $87K | $102K | $87K |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $58K | $72K | $87K | $102K | $87K |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $60K | $73K | $86K | $100K | $86K |
| Johnstown, PAPA | $53K | $70K | $86K | $102K | $86K |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PAPA | $55K | $70K | $85K | $100K | $85K |
| Gettysburg, PAPA | $55K | $70K | $85K | $100K | $85K |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PAPA | $60K | $72K | $84K | $97K | $85K |
| Williamsport, PAPA | $53K | $69K | $84K | $100K | $85K |
| Chambersburg, PAPA | $54K | $69K | $83K | $97K | $83K |
| State College, PAPA | $57K | $69K | $81K | $92K | $81K |
| Altoona, PAPA | $55K | $68K | $80K | $93K | $80K |
| Erie, PAPA | $41K | $56K | $71K | $85K | $71K |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $51K | $60K | $69K | $78K | $69K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.