SOC 29-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other — Williamsport
Williamsport, PA · 10 metro areas compared
In Williamsport, PA the median wage is $44,960.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Williamsport, PA the median wage is $44,960. That is 10.6% lower than the national median of $50,290. Pay ranges from under $38,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,690 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,910 to $62,010.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.19 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $49,370. Of the 226 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 153rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,210 | −24.0% |
| 25th | $40,910 | −18.7% |
| Median (50th) | $44,960 | −10.6% |
| 75th | $62,010 | +23.3% |
| 90th | $83,690 | +66.4% |
| Mean | $51,730 | +2.9% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $49,370 | 5,000 | |
| 2 | Lebanon | $46,400 | 110 | |
| 3 | Allentown | $45,720 | 1,020 | |
| 4 | Reading | $45,670 | 210 | |
| 5 | Scranton | $45,520 | 450 | |
| 6 | Lancaster | $45,390 | 410 | |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | $45,210 | 3,100 | |
| 8 | Harrisburg | $45,140 | 760 | |
| 9 | State College | $44,530 | 100 | |
| 10 | York | $44,140 | 470 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Williamsport run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $44,960 goes as far as $46,066 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,066US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,960 a year, 10.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,210 to $83,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $49,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Williamsport, PA?
The median annual wage is $44,960, or $21.62 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 $50,290, so pay in Williamsport, PA is 10.6% 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 Williamsport, PA earns more than $83,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,210 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 $49,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Williamsport, 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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