SOC 43-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — Johnstown
Johnstown, PA · 10 metro areas compared
In Johnstown, PA the median wage is $58,510.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Johnstown, PA the median wage is $58,510. That is 15.8% lower than the national median of $69,500. Pay ranges from under $40,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $84,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,490 to $69,480.
Employment stands at 480, or 10.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $72,700. Of the 231 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 84th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,050 | −42.4% |
| 25th | $47,490 | −31.7% |
| Median (50th) | $58,510 | −15.8% |
| 75th | $69,480 | −0.0% |
| 90th | $84,070 | +21.0% |
| Mean | $59,940 | −13.8% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $72,700 | 28,900 | |
| 2 | Chambersburg | $66,740 | 550 | |
| 3 | Reading | $66,570 | 1,660 | |
| 4 | Harrisburg | $65,880 | 4,510 | |
| 5 | Allentown | $65,770 | 3,230 | |
| 6 | York | $64,250 | 1,560 | |
| 7 | Lebanon | $64,170 | 430 | |
| 8 | Lancaster | $64,040 | 1,890 | |
| 9 | Pittsburgh | $63,260 | 10,440 | |
| 10 | Scranton | $62,400 | 2,500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Johnstown run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $58,510 goes as far as $59,949 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,949US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,510 a year, 15.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,050 to $84,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $72,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Johnstown, PA?
The median annual wage is $58,510, or $28.13 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 $69,500, so pay in Johnstown, PA is 15.8% 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 Johnstown, PA earns more than $84,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,050 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 $72,700 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in Johnstown, 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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