Median DOL Salary
$96,502
Total DOL Filings
951
Companies Hiring
137
Cost of Living Index
95.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Hershey, PA$96,502
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Hershey, PA is 58.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Hershey
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | 242 | $150,598 | Other | |
| Infosys Limited | 240 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | 232 | $72,000 | Other | |
| The Hershey Company | 87 | $99,798 | Other | |
| Accenture LLP | 35 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| CIGNEX DATAMATICS INC | 8 | $85,000 | Other | |
| SAP America, Inc. | 6 | $113,680 | Other | |
| Dental Professionals of Pennsylvania, PC | 6 | $119,995 | Other | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 4 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| INFORENSICS | 4 | $46,500 | Other | |
| Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | 4 | $222,500 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 4 | $105,645 | Other | |
| Delasoft, Inc. | 4 | $75,421 | Other | |
| VIRGO INC | 3 | $62,000 | Other | |
| Technical Strategies Inc | 3 | $76,600 | Other | |
| Computer Aid, Inc | 3 | $95,500 | Other | |
| SPARTA CONSULTING | 3 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Marlabs LLC | 3 | $74,400 | Other | |
| INDIJU DENTAL PC | 3 | $124,800 | Other | |
| INFOSEMANTICS INC | 3 | $70,000 | Other | |
| WINTEK SOLUTIONS INC | 2 | $87,000 | Other | |
| Bell Info Solutions LLC | 2 | $72,550 | Other | |
| The Nielsen Company (US), LLC | 2 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Techno Bytes Inc | 2 | $84,464 | Other | |
| Fujitsu America | 2 | $81,952 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Hershey
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,500 | +69.7% | 86 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $125,900 | +29.2% | 13 |
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | -28.9% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $116,734 | +24.1% | 29 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $100,000 | +21.4% | 11 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $50,112 | -47.6% | 5 |
| Microbiologists | $48,900 | -31.1% | 5 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $48,672 | -56.9% | 10 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $46,914 | -52.8% | 72 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Pennsylvania
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Pennsylvania.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,510 | 14,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,810 | 2,010 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $217,670 | 2,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $212,470 | 70 |
| Physicists | $208,470 | 540 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $208,060 | 320 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $172,710 | 4,030 |
| Dentists, General | $168,740 | 3,210 |
| Physicians, All Other | $163,100 | 17,780 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,570 | 23,320 |
Salary Trend in Hershey, PA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Hershey, PA has a cost of living index of 95.6, which is 4.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $104,603 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,500 | $183,577 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $125,900 | $131,695 |
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | $125,523 |
| Management Analysts | $116,734 | $122,107 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $100,000 | $104,603 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.