SOC 21-1093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social and Human Service Assistants — Johnstown
Johnstown, PA · 10 metro areas compared
In Johnstown, PA the median wage is $41,450.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Johnstown, PA the median wage is $41,450. That is 9.8% lower than the national median of $45,930. Pay ranges from under $31,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $52,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,200 to $45,640.
The area has 590 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 4.41 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Allentown records the highest median at $46,040. Of the 231 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 153rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,120 | −32.2% |
| 25th | $37,200 | −19.0% |
| Median (50th) | $41,450 | −9.8% |
| 75th | $45,640 | −0.6% |
| 90th | $52,960 | +15.3% |
| Mean | $41,710 | −9.2% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown | $46,040 | 1,190 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $45,370 | 12,160 | |
| 3 | Lebanon | $44,840 | 90 | |
| 4 | Chambersburg | $44,360 | 200 | |
| 5 | Lancaster | $44,070 | 800 | |
| 6 | Pittsburgh | $43,970 | 4,140 | |
| 7 | Reading | $42,910 | 770 | |
| 8 | Scranton | $42,310 | 1,080 | |
| 9 | Harrisburg | $41,980 | 1,100 | |
| 10 | State College | $41,710 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Johnstown run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $41,450 goes as far as $42,469 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,469US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,450 a year, 9.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,120 to $52,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 590 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Allentown, at $46,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Johnstown, PA?
The median annual wage is $41,450, or $19.93 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 $45,930, so pay in Johnstown, PA is 9.8% 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 $52,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,120 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 Allentown, at $46,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 590 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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