Software developers in Harrisburg, PA earn a median salary of $109,470, which is 19.5% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Harrisburg, PA

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Database Architects	$151,210	$125,610	$175,640	150
Computer Network Architects	$122,200	$91,770	$147,520	300
Software Developers	$109,470	$93,830	$132,080	2,580
Actuaries	$106,600	$80,480	$139,530	120
Engineers, All Other	$105,810	$79,930	$135,550	100
Electrical Engineers	$103,740	$80,680	$126,050	230
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$102,510	$82,270	$128,320	50
Information Security Analysts	$100,780	$80,230	$127,690	230
Database Administrators	$100,110	$83,190	$122,200	190
Computer Occupations, All Other	$100,110	$76,760	$118,270	1,680
Materials Engineers	$98,440	$78,880	$105,710	40
Industrial Engineers	$98,380	$79,890	$119,820	530
Data Scientists	$96,760	$75,360	$119,630	500
Mechanical Engineers	$95,000	$78,040	$116,470	470
Civil Engineers	$93,830	$77,040	$121,770	1,370
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$93,090	$79,520	$109,340	510
Computer Systems Analysts	$91,900	$74,500	$104,710	1,190
Environmental Engineers	$91,770	$78,690	$107,020	140
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$87,270	$67,210	$119,190	170
Computer Programmers	$86,450	$70,900	$107,850	140
Web Developers	$83,560	$69,120	$104,470	100
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$81,940	$67,030	$111,760	140
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$81,830	$68,610	$99,520	100
Operations Research Analysts	$80,870	$70,450	$99,440	250
Statisticians	$78,690	$65,870	$96,120	160
Computer Network Support Specialists	$77,160	$63,180	$93,830	240
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$76,610	$60,750	$94,360	30
Surveyors	$74,880	$60,370	$84,400	130
Landscape Architects	$71,900	$62,670	$88,040	40
Mechanical Drafters	$68,960	$58,900	$80,870	80
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$68,600	$60,540	$78,540	170
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$65,400	$58,430	$81,700	50
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$64,900	$53,420	$79,090	260
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,750	$50,860	$82,830	180
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$59,480	$48,500	$64,930	80
Computer User Support Specialists	$58,670	$46,740	$68,740	1,390
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$55,010	$48,110	$67,250	60
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$48,440	$35,360	$83,140	120

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Harrisburg, PA?

The highest paying tech jobs in Harrisburg, PA are Database Architects ($151,210 median), Computer Network Architects ($122,200 median), Software Developers ($109,470 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Harrisburg, PA?

Software developers in Harrisburg, PA earn a median salary of $109,470, with salaries ranging from $93,830 at the 25th percentile to $132,080 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 2,580 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.