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Average salary by job family in Gettysburg
| Management | $109,870 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $100,660 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $98,400 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $89,710 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,140 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $83,170 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $78,470 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $68,940 |
| Protective Service | $67,640 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $62,990 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,600 |
| Construction and Extraction | $56,860 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,540 |
| Production | $48,260 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,280 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $44,200 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,030 |
| Sales and Related | $41,320 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,710 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,410 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,210 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $32,460 |
Highest-paying jobs in Gettysburg
- Chief Executives$206,850
- Veterinarians$148,970
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$143,690
- Financial Managers$138,610
- Pharmacists$133,450
- Sales Managers$133,430
- Managers, All Other$132,090
- Nurse Practitioners$129,960
- Human Resources Managers$128,160
- Lawyers$125,870
Most common jobs in Gettysburg and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 920 | $28,450 | $27,590 |
| General and Operations Managers | 890 | $106,250 | $87,990 |
| Retail Salespersons | 860 | $31,390 | $28,500 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 790 | $39,820 | $38,390 |
| Cashiers | 680 | $28,200 | $28,500 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 660 | $35,360 | $31,390 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 590 | $55,250 | $54,820 |
| Office Clerks, General | 550 | $42,830 | $41,600 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 530 | $75,590 | $77,150 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 510 | $42,620 | $46,020 |
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Cost of living in Gettysburg
Prices in the Gettysburg area are 5% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $56,630 therefore buys what $59,374 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $337,387, 4.2 times the median household income of $81,071.
$337,387typical home value
$81,071median household income
95.4BEA price parity
105,183metro population
Take-home pay in Gettysburg
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,420 | $29,552 | $2,463 |
| Median wage | $46,610 | $38,201 | $3,183 |
| Average wage | $56,630 | $45,944 | $3,829 |
| 75th percentile wage | $64,310 | $51,879 | $4,323 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Salaries for every job in Gettysburg
Management16 jobs
- Chief Executives$207K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$144K
- Financial Managers$139K
- Sales Managers$133K
- Managers, All Other$132K
- Human Resources Managers$128K
- Industrial Production Managers$117K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$116K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$113K
- General and Operations Managers$106K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$104K
- Construction Managers$102K
- Facilities Managers$93K
- Social and Community Service Managers$74K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$70K
- Food Service Managers$63K
Legal1 jobs
- Lawyers$126K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical13 jobs
- Veterinarians$149K
- Pharmacists$133K
- Nurse Practitioners$130K
- Physician Assistants$121K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$109K
- Occupational Therapists$109K
- Physical Therapists$107K
- Registered Nurses$89K
- Dental Hygienists$87K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$40K
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Architecture and Engineering1 jobs
Business and Financial Operations11 jobs
- Management Analysts$111K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$96K
- Project Management Specialists$94K
- Cost Estimators$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$77K
- Logisticians$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$69K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Compliance Officers$65K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$58K
Educational Instruction and Library8 jobs
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$91K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$58K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$43K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
Protective Service4 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair10 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51K
Construction and Extraction8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64K
- Electricians$60K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57K
- Carpenters$52K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$49K
- Construction Laborers$48K
Community and Social Service4 jobs
Production24 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Printing Press Operators$51K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Production Workers, All Other$49K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Machinists$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Food Batchmakers$44K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$40K
- Bakers$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Office and Administrative Support16 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Tellers$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$32K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$28K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$89K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$68K
- Insurance Sales Agents$66K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Retail Salespersons$31K
- Cashiers$28K
Healthcare Support5 jobs
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40K
- Tour and Travel Guides$37K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Waiters and Waitresses$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Bartenders$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28K
- Dishwashers$27K
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Salary in Gettysburg: questions
What is a good salary in Gettysburg?
Half of all workers in the Gettysburg metro earn less than $46,610 and the average is $56,630. Earning more than $64,310 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Gettysburg to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,546, because prices here are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Gettysburg?
Chief Executives ($206,850), Veterinarians ($148,970), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($143,690).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Gettysburg, PA (23900), all occupations and 179 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
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