Median DOL Salary
$82,519
Total DOL Filings
416
Companies Hiring
178
Cost of Living Index
95.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
State College, PA$82,519
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in State College, PA is 35.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in State College
Highest-Paying Occupations in State College
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $82,000 | +8.2% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $68,320 | -29.9% | 6 |
| Civil Engineers | $59,488 | -35.7% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $50,669 | -22.3% | 8 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $44,346 | -49.2% | 6 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $37,875 | -50.7% | 7 |
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 State College, PA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
State College, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $82,000 | $85,774 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $68,320 | $71,464 |
| Civil Engineers | $59,488 | $62,226 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $50,669 | $53,001 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $44,346 | $46,387 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how State College, PA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in State College, PA
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.