South Central PA Works 9-County Region
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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 | 2023 Age 14-18 % of Occupation | 2023 Age 19-21 % of Occupation | 2023 Age 22-24 % of Occupation | 2023 Age 25-34 % of Occupation | 2023 Age 35-44 % of Occupation | 2023 Age 45-54 % of Occupation | 2023 Age 55-64 % of Occupation | 2023 Age 65+ % of Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 0.04% | 0.26% | 1.01% | 13.86% | 29.8% | 30.3% | 21.42% | 3.32% |
| Compliance Officers | 0.08% | 0.47% | 1.98% | 17.85% | 24.23% | 25.82% | 23.39% | 6.18% |
| Management Analysts | 0.03% | 0.44% | 3.54% | 20.98% | 23.71% | 22.85% | 20.45% | 8% |
| Information Security Analysts | 0.12% | 0.97% | 5.01% | 23.61% | 27.34% | 22.59% | 16.85% | 3.52% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 0.44% | 3.4% | 5.04% | 24.74% | 25.39% | 22.03% | 15.65% | 3.31% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 0.45% | 3.19% | 5.27% | 26.09% | 25.28% | 20.99% | 15.26% | 3.48% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1.43% | 0.78% | 2.01% | 20.39% | 32.59% | 24.94% | 15.79% | 2.07% |
| Database Administrators | 0.08% | 0.84% | 2.83% | 18.74% | 26.35% | 26.28% | 20.83% | 4.06% |
| Database Architects | 0.07% | 0.84% | 2.73% | 20.63% | 26.71% | 25.18% | 20.27% | 3.55% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 0.27% | 1.28% | 3.01% | 24.11% | 29.53% | 23.75% | 15.39% | 2.67% |
| Computer Programmers | 0.23% | 1.67% | 4.38% | 21.17% | 24.65% | 24.1% | 19.08% | 4.74% |
| Software Developers | 0.25% | 0.92% | 4.42% | 29.98% | 28.29% | 19.59% | 13.64% | 2.91% |
| Web Developers | 1.22% | 2.36% | 6.59% | 34.57% | 30.24% | 15.55% | 7.66% | 1.8% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 0.03% | 1.12% | 2.41% | 19.73% | 23.7% | 25.76% | 22.76% | 4.5% |
| Data Scientists | 0.06% | 0.99% | 6.4% | 32.74% | 25.08% | 16.96% | 12.55% | 5.22% |
Occupation Diversity by Gender
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Description | 2023 Males % of Occupation | 2023 Females % of Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 69.11% | 30.89% |
| Compliance Officers | 49.72% | 50.28% |
| Management Analysts | 53.53% | 46.47% |
| Information Security Analysts | 79.39% | 20.61% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 72.01% | 27.99% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 71.99% | 28.01% |
| Computer Network Architects | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| Database Administrators | 61.12% | 38.88% |
| Database Architects | 61.46% | 38.54% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 79.68% | 20.32% |
| Computer Programmers | 77.44% | 22.56% |
| Software Developers | 77.63% | 22.37% |
| Web Developers | 66.44% | 33.56% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 51.22% | 48.78% |
| Data Scientists | 51.03% | 48.97% |
Occupation Diversity by Race
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Current Year Hispanic or Latino % of Occupation
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Current Year Black or African American % of Occupation
Current Year American Indian or Alaska Native % of Occupation
Current Year Asian % of Occupation
Current Year Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander % of Occupation
Current Year 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 | 2023 Completions | 2010-2023 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Area Community College | 2,051 | 1.5K 2.1K |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 1,613 | 1.6K 1.6K |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 1,285 | 1.8K 1.3K |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 953 | 1.1K 1K |
| Messiah University | 909 | 0.6K 0.9K |
| York College of Pennsylvania | 889 | 1K 0.9K |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | 797 | 0K 0.8K |
| Gettysburg College | 788 | 0.7K 0.8K |
| Lebanon Valley College | 669 | 0.5K 0.7K |
| Franklin and Marshall College | 636 | 0.5K 0.6K |
Degrees by Program
Description | 2023 Completions | 2010-2023 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,482 | 15.5K 15.5K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2,993 | 2.2K 3K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2,307 | 2.5K 2.3K |
| Education | 1,179 | 1.6K 1.2K |
| Social Sciences | 730 | 1K 0.7K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 634 | 0.5K 0.6K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 623 | 0.8K 0.6K |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services | 563 | 0.5K 0.6K |
| Engineering | 538 | 0.2K 0.5K |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 528 | 0.6K 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)
Legal
$57,736
$143,029
Management
$47,930
$132,894
Computer and Mathematical
$62,932
$115,796
Business and Financial Operations
$54,083
$109,324
Architecture and Engineering
$64,549
$106,392
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$60,318
$105,699
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$51,769
$100,132
Military-only
$35,258
$87,434
Educational Instruction and Library
$37,476
$79,814
Protective Service
$36,528
$79,342
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$25,123
$76,023
Community and Social Service
$43,353
$70,210
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$43,457
$69,529
Sales and Related
$27,697
$69,066
Construction and Extraction
$42,386
$69,015
Production
$37,355
$55,495
Office and Administrative Support
$35,099
$53,820
Transportation and Material Moving
$35,594
$53,207
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$23,325
$46,837
Personal Care and Service
$21,689
$41,932
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$28,416
$41,595
Healthcare Support
$29,237
$41,262
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$24,317
$36,765
As we break down 'Computer & Mathematical' further, which represent IT careers, you can find salary ranges for top IT positions
Tech Occupation Wage Ranges
Tech Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$111,130
$169,777
Database Architects
$92,321
$151,613
Computer Network Architects
$85,629
$131,450
Software Developers
$82,370
$131,101
Information Security Analysts
$74,957
$129,917
Management Analysts
$63,456
$125,984
Database Administrators
$78,292
$124,335
Data Scientists
$65,409
$119,592
Web Developers
$50,709
$114,822
Operations Research Analysts
$62,986
$103,755
Computer Programmers
$48,610
$103,511
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$69,478
$103,258
Compliance Officers
$55,132
$89,239
Computer Network Support Specialists
$51,668
$86,736
Computer User Support Specialists
$46,082
$70,920
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | 1,853 | 4.9% |
| Wellspan Health | 1,805 | 9.3% |
| Penn State Health | 1,407 | -5.5% |
| University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | 1,010 | -3.3% |
| Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania | 877 | 4.6% |
| The Giant Company | 469 | 59.1% |
| CVS Health | 427 | -15% |
| Penn Medicine | 329 | -23.1% |
| Pennsylvania State University | 326 | 58.6% |
| Genesis HealthCare | 288 | -3.1% |
| Eurofins | 247 | -33.6% |
| Capital One | 245 | 17.1% |
| Constellation Energy | 243 | -44.4% |
| Hershey Entertainment & Resorts | 217 | -10.6% |
| The Hershey Company | 208 | 21.2% |
| Weis Markets | 183 | 3.3% |
| Cardinal Health | 180 | -2.8% |
| Domino's Pizza | 178 | -10.1% |
| BAYADA Home Health Care | 167 | 0.6% |
| Lumen Technologies | 166 | -18.7% |
Job Postings by Educational Attainment
Education Level | Postings | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No Education Listed | 22,692 | 48.6% |
| High school or GED | 11,322 | 24.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10,354 | 22.2% |
| Associate degree | 4,191 | 9% |
| Master's degree | 3,547 | 7.6% |
| Ph.D. or professional degree | 1,354 | 2.9% |
Job Postings by Experience Level
Experience Level | Postings | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| None | 2,196 | 4.7% |
| Entry (1-2 Years) | 10,062 | 21.6% |
| Junior (3-5 Years) | 6,136 | 13.1% |
| Mid (6-9 Years) | 1,381 | 3% |
| Experienced (10+ Years) | 931 | 2% |
Skills Gap by Top 20 Tech Occupations with Advertised Job Postings
Demand (Job Postings) vs. Supply (Hires)
Occupation | Avg Monthly Postings (Dec 2023 - Dec 2024) | Avg Monthly Hires (Dec 2023 - Dec 2024) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 125 | 107 | -18 |
| Data Scientists | 63 | 21 | -42 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 57 | 82 | 25 |
| Management Analysts | 56 | 123 | 67 |
| Computer Network Architects | 31 | 13 | -18 |
| Database Architects | 23 | 4 | -19 |
| Database Administrators | 22 | 8 | -14 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 20 | 25 | 5 |
| Compliance Officers | 19 | 54 | 35 |
| Operations Research Analysts | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Web Developers | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Information Security Analysts | 11 | 16 | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 6 | 50 | 44 |
| Computer Programmers | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 2 | 13 | 11 |
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.
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