Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Pennsylvania
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Pennsylvania have a median of $163,910 a year, below the national $175,140 (−6%); the state ranks 24th of 51 states by median. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn 3.3 times the median across all occupations in Pennsylvania ($49,690). Among neighbouring states, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware pay more (up to $214,300 in New York) and Ohio and West Virginia pay less (down to $139,820 in West Virginia). Pennsylvania employs 27,060 computer and information systems managers, 4.46 per 1,000 jobs, the 7th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.03 is close to the national share.
Pennsylvania vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Pennsylvania | Hourly | $48.81 | $61.27 | $78.80 | $99.11 | $118.55 | $81.30 | 27,060 | 4.46 | 1.03 |
| Annual | $101,520 | $127,440 | $163,910 | $206,150 | $246,580 | $169,100 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $51.71 | $66.38 | $84.20 | $106.12 | $143.03 | $92.39 | 670,570 | – | – |
| Annual | $107,550 | $138,060 | $175,140 | $220,730 | $297,510 | $192,160 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 24th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 7th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.03
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.46
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Pennsylvania's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Pennsylvania
16 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Pennsylvania publish a row for computer and information systems managers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $83.40 | $173,470 | $109,990 | $280,230 | 15,090 | 5.21 | 1.21 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $79.64 | $165,660 | $104,150 | $243,140 | 1,030 | 2.74 | 0.63 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $76.49 | $159,090 | $100,500 | $224,130 | 5,290 | 4.75 | 1.10 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $75.82 | $157,710 | $98,960 | $215,940 | 110 | 1.86 | 0.43 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $71.43 | $148,580 | $95,060 | $216,470 | 400 | 2.20 | 0.51 |
| Reading, PA | $71.42 | $148,550 | $97,930 | $217,750 | 420 | 2.43 | 0.56 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $70.34 | $146,300 | $100,300 | $207,510 | 1,360 | 4.07 | 0.94 |
| Lancaster, PA | $68.49 | $142,460 | $97,670 | $216,930 | 530 | 2.11 | 0.49 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $65.24 | $135,700 | $91,220 | $210,390 | 430 | 1.70 | 0.39 |
| Lebanon, PA | $65.03 | $135,270 | $97,060 | $207,710 | 60 | 1.13 | 0.26 |
| Erie, PA | $63.27 | $131,610 | $95,010 | $197,560 | 300 | 2.51 | 0.58 |
| State College, PA | $61.74 | $128,410 | $104,450 | $214,660 | 260 | 3.78 | 0.88 |
| Altoona, PA | $61.72 | $128,380 | $83,450 | $183,640 | 110 | 1.90 | 0.44 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $61.72 | $128,370 | $95,910 | $195,190 | 50 | 1.65 | 0.38 |
| Johnstown, PA | $59.50 | $123,750 | $85,490 | $199,940 | 80 | 1.69 | 0.39 |
| Williamsport, PA | $58.54 | $121,760 | $84,370 | $192,460 | 90 | 1.89 | 0.44 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $66.93 | $139,210 | $95,850 | $204,010 | 360 | 1.93 | 0.45 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $63.26 | $131,580 | $82,410 | $202,450 | 170 | 1.29 | 0.30 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $61.57 | $128,060 | $89,300 | $209,170 | 190 | 1.36 | 0.31 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $57.96 | $120,550 | $76,510 | $194,990 | 160 | 1.05 | 0.24 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $78.80 | $163,910 | 27,060 | 1.03 |
| Delaware | $81.01 | $168,500 | 2,140 | 1.03 |
| Maryland | $82.45 | $171,490 | 14,620 | 1.23 |
| New Jersey | $97.82 | $203,460 | 34,470 | 1.87 |
| New York | $103.03 | $214,300 | 48,050 | 1.15 |
| Ohio | $78.67 | $163,640 | 19,500 | 0.81 |
| West Virginia | $67.22 | $139,820 | 1,100 | 0.36 |
See the national page for Computer and Information Systems Managers (every state ranked) and the Pennsylvania wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Pennsylvania estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.