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South Central PA Works 9-County Region
Welcome to Techconnect.jobs' Data Analytics Dashboard—a comprehensive resource tailored for IT job seekers and planners in the Central PA region. Our aim is to shed light on the dynamic landscape of the IT job market, covering key careers from software development and cloud computing to data analysis and network engineering. Delve deep into valuable insights, from salary benchmarks to demographic breakdowns, enabling you to make informed decisions on your career path or to strategize your organization's next move. Knowledge is power, and we're committed to empowering you with a clearer understanding of the Central PA IT job market.
Tech Industry Jobs in 9-County Region (2023)
32,631
Median Tech Industry Wage (2023)
$104,533
Tech Occupations in 9-County Region (2023)
19,453
Median Tech Occupation Wage (2023)
$82,810
Demographics data reflects 15 SOC-code Tech Occupation Group
Tech Workforce Diversity in South Central PA Region
Occupation Diversity by Age
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| Description | Current Year Age 14-18 % of Occupation | Age 19-21 % of Occupation | Current Year Age 22-24 % of Occupation | Current Year Age 25-34 % of Occupation | Current Year Age 35-44 % of Occupation | Current Year Age 45-54 % of Occupation | Current Year Age 55-64 % of Occupation | Current Year Age 65+ % of Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 0% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 13.9% | 29.5% | 30.5% | 21.5% | 3.4% |
| Compliance Officers | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.4% | 17.9% | 23.3% | 26.1% | 24.3% | 6.5% |
| Management Analysts | 0% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 17.8% | 21.9% | 22% | 24.1% | 11.4% |
| Information Security Analysts | 0.1% | 0.8% | 4.4% | 24.4% | 27.5% | 23.2% | 16% | 3.6% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 0.5% | 3.3% | 4.2% | 25% | 25% | 22.5% | 15.8% | 3.8% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 0.5% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 26.3% | 25% | 21.4% | 15.2% | 3.9% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% | 21.1% | 32.6% | 24.7% | 15.3% | 2.1% |
| Database Administrators | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.4% | 18.9% | 26.4% | 26.9% | 20.3% | 4.2% |
| Database Architects | 0.1% | 1% | 2.7% | 20.6% | 26.2% | 25.4% | 19.9% | 4.1% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 24.6% | 29.4% | 23.8% | 15.1% | 2.8% |
| Computer Programmers | 0.6% | 3% | 4% | 20.2% | 23.3% | 24.5% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| Software Developers | 0.3% | 1.1% | 4.2% | 28.7% | 27.5% | 20.8% | 14% | 3.5% |
| Web Developers | 2.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 30% | 28.4% | 17.5% | 8.3% | 3.4% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 0% | 1.1% | 2% | 20% | 23.2% | 25.1% | 23.3% | 5.2% |
| Data Scientists | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 32.3% | 24.8% | 16.9% | 13.2% | 5.6% |
Occupation Diversity by Gender
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| Description | Current Year Males % of Occupation | Current Year Females % of Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 68.8% | 31.2% |
| Compliance Officers | 50.2% | 49.8% |
| Management Analysts | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| Information Security Analysts | 78.9% | 21.1% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 72% | 28% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 71.6% | 28.4% |
| Computer Network Architects | 86.2% | 13.8% |
| Database Administrators | 60.8% | 39.2% |
| Database Architects | 61.8% | 38.2% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 79.1% | 20.9% |
| Computer Programmers | 76.2% | 23.8% |
| Software Developers | 77.4% | 22.6% |
| Web Developers | 65.1% | 34.9% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 51.2% | 48.8% |
| Data Scientists | 50.8% | 49.2% |
Occupation Diversity by Race
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Hispanic or Latino of Occupation
White of Occupation
Black or African American of Occupation
American Indian or Alaska Native of Occupation
Asian of Occupation
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander of Occupation
Two or More Races of Occupation
Education Attainment & Pipeline Data
9-County Region
South Central PA Workforce
Occupation Demographics
Aggregate of 9-County SCPa Region
% of Population with Bachelor's Degree or Higher by County
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By Institution & Field of Study in 9-County Region
Program Completions & Pipeline Trends
Degrees by Institution
9-County Region
| Institution | 2022 Completions | 2009-2022 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Area Community College | 2,107 | 1.5K 2.1K |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 1,782 | 1.5K 1.8K |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 1,517 | 1.7K 1.5K |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | 1,109 | 0K 1.1K |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 1,051 | 1K 1.1K |
| York College of Pennsylvania | 964 | 1K 1K |
| Messiah University | 923 | 0.7K 0.9K |
| Gettysburg College | 764 | 0.7K 0.8K |
| Franklin and Marshall College | 646 | 0.5K 0.6K |
| Dickinson College | 640 | 0.6K 0.6K |
Degrees by Program
| Description | 2022 Completions | 2009-2022 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16,566 | 14.6K 16.6K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3,077 | 2.1K 3.1K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2,616 | 2.4K 2.6K |
| Education | 1,324 | 1.6K 1.3K |
| Social Sciences | 901 | 0.9K 0.9K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 721 | 0.4K 0.7K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 626 | 0.9K 0.6K |
| Engineering | 601 | 0.2K 0.6K |
| Psychology | 561 | 0.6K 0.6K |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services | 527 | 0.4K 0.5K |
IT careers consistently rank highly amongst all job categories. Here you can find where IT career salaries rank amongst all job sectors in Central PA - 'Computer & Mathematical'
All Occupation Wage Ranges
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Management
$44,501
$127,473
Legal
$53,600
$127,225
Computer and Mathematical
$58,900
$108,782
Business and Financial Operations
$50,631
$101,485
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$54,616
$98,793
Architecture and Engineering
$58,484
$97,396
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$48,763
$90,819
Military-only
$33,545
$83,607
Educational Instruction and Library
$36,156
$78,436
Protective Service
$29,618
$74,188
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$23,740
$72,778
Sales and Related
$24,341
$65,907
Construction and Extraction
$38,119
$64,390
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$39,181
$62,766
Community and Social Service
$36,934
$62,569
Production
$34,453
$51,400
Office and Administrative Support
$31,871
$50,398
Transportation and Material Moving
$32,792
$49,137
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$21,059
$42,928
Personal Care and Service
$20,118
$39,726
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$25,262
$38,582
Healthcare Support
$27,424
$37,779
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$22,262
$32,206
As we break down 'Computer & Mathematical' further, which represent IT careers, you can find salary ranges for top IT positions
Tech Occupation Wage Ranges
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
25th Percentile
75th percentile
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$104,659
$161,467
Database Architects
$77,981
$150,052
Software Developers
$79,790
$127,632
Computer Network Architects
$79,709
$125,286
Management Analysts
$59,937
$118,484
Information Security Analysts
$67,558
$113,432
Computer Programmers
$59,944
$110,711
Data Scientists
$62,028
$107,679
Database Administrators
$63,449
$106,300
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$59,951
$93,663
Operations Research Analysts
$56,769
$92,635
Web Developers
$40,675
$86,933
Compliance Officers
$53,817
$84,700
Computer Network Support Specialists
$45,240
$84,139
Computer User Support Specialists
$44,062
$67,355
Job Posting data reflects 15 SOC-code Tech Occupation Group
Tech Job Postings and Skills Demand
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
5-Year Trend
Job Postings Detail & Skills Gaps
Top 20 Companies
Trailing 30 days job postings (click legend to display values)
| Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change | Median Salary | Median Max Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | 1,156 | -1.8% | $58,112 | $65,792 | 1.82 |
| Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania | 672 | 38.7% | $62,848 | $76,160 | 1.54 |
| Pennsylvania State University | 533 | 15.2% | $51,456 | $60,928 | 2.36 |
| Lancaster General Health | 430 | -46% | $87,040 | $93,184 | 3.52 |
| Wellspan Health | 301 | -6% | $45,568 | $45,568 | 1.82 |
| CVS Health | 216 | 6% | $43,136 | $49,792 | 3.62 |
| New Story School | 207 | -126.6% | $60,416 | $69,888 | 1.97 |
| Weis Markets | 199 | -15.6% | $29,568 | $30,080 | 2.06 |
| Hershey Entertainment & Resorts | 188 | 12.2% | $31,104 | $31,104 | 1.16 |
| Eurofins | 179 | -10.1% | $49,920 | $49,920 | 3.84 |
| Walmart | 171 | -72.5% | $42,112 | $54,144 | 1.25 |
| Select Medical | 165 | 6.7% | $51,072 | $52,096 | 2.15 |
| BAYADA Home Health Care | 159 | -40.3% | $64,256 | $66,816 | 2.64 |
| Ratner Companies | 124 | -12.9% | $72,960 | $83,200 | 3.6 |
| TE Connectivity | 111 | -5.4% | $80,640 | $96,512 | 1.57 |
| Aveanna Healthcare | 102 | 0% | $54,144 | $54,144 | 2.13 |
| The Hershey Company | 100 | 3% | $37,504 | $37,504 | 2.68 |
| Keystone Human Services | 97 | -5.2% | $39,808 | $39,808 | 2.22 |
| GlaxoSmithKline | 94 | 28.7% | $50,960 | $50,944 | 1.35 |
| Mavis Tire | 90 | 34.4% | 1.63 |
Job Postings by Educational Attainment
| Education Level | Postings | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No Education Listed | 8,695 | 45.5% |
| High school or GED | 5,328 | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,332 | 22.7% |
| Associate degree | 1,747 | 9.1% |
| Master's degree | 1,358 | 7.1% |
| Ph.D. or professional degree | 519 | 2.7% |
Job Postings by Experience Level
| Experience Level | Postings | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| None | 1,180 | 6.2% |
| Entry (1-2 Years) | 4,499 | 23.5% |
| Junior (3-5 Years) | 2,287 | 12% |
| Mid (6-9 Years) | 440 | 2.3% |
| Experienced (10+ Years) | 301 | 1.6% |
Skills Gap by Top 20 Tech Occupations with Advertised Job Postings
Demand (Job Postings) vs. Supply (Hires)
| Occupation | Avg Monthly Postings (Mar 2023 - Feb 2024) | Avg Monthly Hires (Mar 2023 - Feb 2024) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 134 | 137 | 3 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 54 | 102 | 48 |
| Management Analysts | 52 | 120 | 68 |
| Data Scientists | 27 | 22 | -5 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 25 | 30 | 5 |
| Information Security Analysts | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| Operations Research Analysts | 27 | 15 | -12 |
| Database Administrators | 22 | 8 | -14 |
| Web Developers | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Computer Network Architects | 19 | 15 | -4 |
A negative gap value indicates undersupply of talent / job opportunity.
Data
This report includes 28,841 data points from 52 measures, collected from sources described below.
Some of the summary data included in the report may not include suppressed data. Data suppression occurs in cases where private, identifying information would be disclosed. In most cases, this does not impact the total values presented in the report, but in cases where there are small industries or areas, data suppressions may reduce the accuracy of the data we can display.
Statistics based around INDUSTRY reference all jobs at a tech related company and use NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) codes. An example would be a warehouse worker employed at tech company Amazon.
Statistics based around OCCUPATION reference jobs working directly in a tech role and use SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) codes. An example would be a software engineer working at a financial institution or software company.
Statistics based around TECH WORKFORCE reference jobs working directly in a tech role and use SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) codes.
SOURCES
Lightcast, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and American Community Survey, Bureau of Labor Statistics
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