Computer Programmers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for computer programmers is $42.87 an hour ($89,180 a year). About 3,120 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($100,390). Pennsylvania ranks 33rd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.88 | $60,070 |
| 25% of workers | $36.65 | $76,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.87 | $89,180 |
| 75% of workers | $52.76 | $109,740 |
| 90% of workers | $64.76 | $134,710 |
Computer Programmers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $101,420 | 1,770 |
| Reading | $98,690 | 60 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $93,510 | 120 |
| York-Hanover | $91,760 | 80 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $88,180 | 130 |
| State College | $87,610 | 40 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $86,450 | 140 |
| Pittsburgh | $85,340 | 420 |
| Lancaster | $83,990 | 100 |
| Erie | $78,060 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $126,550 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $58,670 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $98,550 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,230 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $86,140 |
| Computer Network Architects | $131,840 |
| Information Security Analysts | $117,770 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $93,030 |
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