SOC 17-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians — State College
State College, PA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in State College, PA is $56,320 per year, substantially below the national median of $78,190 — a gap of 28.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in State College, PA is $56,320 per year, substantially below the national median of $78,190 — a gap of 28.0%. Pay ranges from under $45,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $92,270 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,410 to $63,280.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Lebanon leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,360. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 128th of 237 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,480 | −41.8% |
| 25th | $48,410 | −38.1% |
| Median (50th) | $56,320 | −28.0% |
| 75th | $63,280 | −19.1% |
| 90th | $92,270 | +18.0% |
| Mean | $60,780 | −22.3% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebanon | $82,360 | 30 | |
| 2 | Scranton | $82,150 | 130 | |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $81,220 | 1,430 | |
| 4 | Johnstown | $81,040 | 50 | |
| 5 | Chambersburg | $76,900 | 90 | |
| 6 | Reading | $76,730 | 80 | |
| 7 | Williamsport | $76,110 | 40 | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | $72,160 | 670 | |
| 9 | York | $69,940 | 220 | |
| 10 | Lancaster | $66,560 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in State College run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $56,320 goes as far as $57,705 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,705US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,320 a year, 28.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,480 to $92,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lebanon, at $82,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in State College, PA?
The median annual wage is $56,320, or $27.08 per hour, 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 $78,190, so pay in State College, PA is 28.0% 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 State College, PA earns more than $92,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,480 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 Lebanon, at $82,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in State College, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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