Computer Programmers pay in Pennsylvania
$95,820avg. a year
$46.07 an hour · 3,120 employed
Computer Programmers in Pennsylvania earn an average of $95,820 a year. That is $9,350 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $105,170. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $107,240.
$89,180Median pay
$46.07Average hourly
+3%Avg. pay since 2020
#31Of 46 states
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for computer programmers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
11,770 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$107,240
$51.56 an hour
260 jobs
Reading, PA
$96,760
$46.52 an hour
3120 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$96,360
$46.33 an hour
4140 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$92,060
$44.26 an hour
5420 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$90,530
$43.52 an hour
680 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$90,380
$43.45 an hour
7100 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$89,990
$43.26 an hour
8130 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$88,960
$42.77 an hour
940 jobs
State College, PA
$82,860
$39.84 an hour
1040 jobs
Erie, PA
$76,540
$36.80 an hour
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Computer Programmers pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania computer programmers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $105,170 | $50.56 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,820 | $46.07 |
| Maryland | $117,210 | $56.35 |
| New York | $115,900 | $55.72 |
| New Jersey | $114,950 | $55.27 |
| Ohio | $93,010 | $44.72 |
| West Virginia | $75,360 | $36.23 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Software Developers$128,110
- Computer User Support Specialists$61,040
- Computer Systems Analysts$99,630
- Computer Occupations, All Other$111,900
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92,250
- Information Security Analysts$119,570
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer programmers make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $95,820 a year, and the median is $89,180. That is $9,350 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $105,170.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$46.07 an hour on average; the median is $42.87.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($107,240), followed by Reading, PA ($96,760). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Erie, PA ($76,540).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #31 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 15-1251. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national computer programmers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.