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Average salary by job family in Williamsport
| Management | $109,800 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $94,790 |
| Legal | $93,120 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $84,480 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $82,250 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $77,610 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $75,650 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $65,720 |
| Construction and Extraction | $57,870 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,160 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,740 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $54,930 |
| Protective Service | $54,920 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $53,610 |
| Production | $47,980 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,960 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,890 |
| Sales and Related | $43,210 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,310 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,150 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,410 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,740 |
Highest-paying jobs in Williamsport
- Physicians, All Other$312,800
- Chief Executives$283,330
- Dentists, General$197,260
- Personal Financial Advisors$165,840
- Pharmacists$147,830
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$147,380
- Financial Managers$134,720
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$128,530
- Sales Managers$127,570
- Nurse Practitioners$124,120
Most common jobs in Williamsport and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,750 | $30,600 | $28,540 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,410 | $27,560 | $27,400 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,300 | $32,770 | $30,430 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,280 | $108,010 | $93,610 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,230 | $90,600 | $94,300 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,110 | $41,990 | $42,050 |
| Cashiers | 1,090 | $27,190 | $27,190 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 940 | $40,720 | $38,570 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 920 | $34,060 | $33,910 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 910 | $42,100 | $38,750 |
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Cost of living in Williamsport
Prices in the Williamsport area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $56,390 therefore buys what $61,061 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $236,638, 3.7 times the median household income of $64,412.
$236,638typical home value
$64,412median household income
92.3BEA price parity
113,570metro population
Take-home pay in Williamsport
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,590 | $28,911 | $2,409 |
| Median wage | $46,050 | $37,767 | $3,147 |
| Average wage | $56,390 | $45,758 | $3,813 |
| 75th percentile wage | $65,510 | $52,806 | $4,401 |
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 Williamsport
Management21 jobs
- Chief Executives$283K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$147K
- Financial Managers$135K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$129K
- Sales Managers$128K
- Human Resources Managers$123K
- Marketing Managers$117K
- Managers, All Other$114K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$113K
- Industrial Production Managers$112K
- Construction Managers$111K
- General and Operations Managers$108K
- Administrative Services Managers$107K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$104K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$102K
- Facilities Managers$95K
- Natural Sciences Managers$95K
- Social and Community Service Managers$74K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$68K
- Food Service Managers$60K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical22 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$313K
- Dentists, General$197K
- Pharmacists$148K
- Nurse Practitioners$124K
- Physician Assistants$118K
- Physical Therapists$108K
- Occupational Therapists$100K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Registered Nurses$91K
- Respiratory Therapists$78K
- Dental Hygienists$78K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$62K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Paramedics$53K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$51K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
- Pharmacy Technicians$40K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering7 jobs
Computer and Mathematical6 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$166K
- Project Management Specialists$96K
- Labor Relations Specialists$94K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$83K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Accountants and Auditors$75K
- Cost Estimators$70K
- Loan Officers$68K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68K
- Training and Development Specialists$67K
- Human Resources Specialists$66K
- Logisticians$66K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$62K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$49K
Educational Instruction and Library11 jobs
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76K
- Instructional Coordinators$75K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$66K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$45K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Tutors$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Electricians$64K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$60K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58K
- Carpenters$57K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$57K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$56K
- Construction Laborers$50K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$47K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$74K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
Community and Social Service6 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Protective Service5 jobs
Production25 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Machinists$56K
- Food Batchmakers$55K
- Tool and Die Makers$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$51K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Printing Press Operators$47K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41K
- Bakers$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
- Sewing Machine Operators$31K
Office and Administrative Support19 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47K
- Order Clerks$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$30K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Bus Drivers, School$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$89K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$79K
- Insurance Sales Agents$72K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$71K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Advertising Sales Agents$60K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$27K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40K
- Residential Advisors$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$39K
- Recreation Workers$32K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Childcare Workers$29K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
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$35K
- Waiters and Waitresses$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Bartenders$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Cooks, Short Order$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26K
- Dishwashers$25K
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Salary in Williamsport: questions
What is a good salary in Williamsport?
Half of all workers in the Williamsport metro earn less than $46,050 and the average is $56,390. Earning more than $65,510 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Williamsport to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,433, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Williamsport?
Physicians, All Other ($312,800), Chief Executives ($283,330), Dentists, General ($197,260).
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 Williamsport, PA (48700), all occupations and 226 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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