SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Gettysburg
Gettysburg, PA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Gettysburg, PA is $39,720 a year, trailing the national median of $47,320 by 16.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Gettysburg, PA is $39,720 a year, trailing the national median of $47,320 by 16.1%. Half of workers earn between $31,940 and $39,720. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $19,510 and the ninetieth at $118,450.
Philadelphia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,770. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 130th of 179 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,510 | −58.8% |
| 25th | $31,940 | −32.5% |
| Median (50th) | $39,720 | −16.1% |
| 75th | $39,720 | −16.1% |
| 90th | $118,450 | +150.3% |
| Mean | $48,710 | +2.9% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $56,770 | 3,650 | |
| 2 | Allentown | $49,460 | 480 | |
| 3 | Chambersburg | $49,080 | 50 | |
| 4 | Reading | $48,960 | 160 | |
| 5 | York | $48,650 | 140 | |
| 6 | Lancaster | $47,380 | 230 | |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | $47,050 | 1,550 | |
| 8 | Scranton | $46,880 | 250 | |
| 9 | Altoona | $46,730 | 90 | |
| 10 | Erie | $43,410 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gettysburg run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $39,720 goes as far as $40,697 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,697US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,720 a year, 16.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $19,510 to $118,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $56,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Gettysburg, PA?
The median annual wage is $39,720, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,320, so pay in Gettysburg, PA is 16.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Gettysburg, PA earns more than $118,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $19,510 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Philadelphia, at $56,770 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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