SOC 43-9199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — Northeastern Pennsylvania
Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA is $64,780 per year, well above the national median of $45,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA is $64,780 per year, well above the national median of $45,670. The gap of 41.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $38,690 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,570 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,010 to $70,640.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. York leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,970. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 101st of 350 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,690 | −15.3% |
| 25th | $57,010 | +24.8% |
| Median (50th) | $64,780 | +41.8% |
| 75th | $70,640 | +54.7% |
| 90th | $74,570 | +63.3% |
| Mean | $62,370 | +36.6% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York | $59,970 | 180 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $52,000 | 2,180 | |
| 3 | Reading | $49,370 | 50 | |
| 4 | Harrisburg | $49,130 | 300 | |
| 5 | Lebanon | $48,920 | 40 | |
| 6 | Scranton | $47,930 | 150 | |
| 7 | Allentown | $47,390 | 100 | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | $42,880 | 470 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeastern Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $64,780 goes as far as $66,373 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 45.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,373US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,780 a year, 41.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,690 to $74,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is York, at $59,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA?
The median annual wage is $64,780, or $31.15 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 $45,670, so pay in Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA is 41.8% higher. 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA earns more than $74,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,690 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 York, at $59,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Northeastern Pennsylvania, 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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