Software developers in Scranton, PA earn a median salary of $119,960, which is 11.8% 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 Scranton, PA

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$125,800	$94,660	$141,090	50
Database Architects	$120,890	$64,900	$158,910	30
Software Developers	$119,960	$93,020	$140,830	730
Computer Network Architects	$114,570	$81,520	$158,010	90
Actuaries	$110,300	$96,460	$150,010	40
Electrical Engineers	$103,640	$78,920	$127,220	120
Information Security Analysts	$100,210	$85,450	$130,780	70
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$100,090	$62,860	$105,800	30
Engineers, All Other	$96,410	$73,860	$122,690	90
Civil Engineers	$95,730	$77,200	$116,920	450
Computer Occupations, All Other	$93,830	$66,110	$112,400	360
Industrial Engineers	$93,100	$79,050	$100,960	510
Computer Programmers	$88,180	$73,340	$100,590	130
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$85,610	$73,290	$101,100	50
Environmental Engineers	$85,420	$73,670	$97,860	50
Computer Systems Analysts	$84,820	$73,430	$109,470	540
Data Scientists	$84,750	$67,460	$108,890	200
Mechanical Engineers	$83,920	$70,890	$102,770	360
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$82,150	$65,450	$92,980	130
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$81,160	$65,570	$98,820	240
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$80,870	$71,620	$99,800	130
Database Administrators	$79,730	$60,070	$109,520	50
Web Developers	$74,960	$53,170	$89,960	50
Surveyors	$72,800	$62,260	$82,420	50
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$68,580	$54,680	$98,240	40
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$63,630	$63,630	$72,910	40
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$63,180	$48,060	$77,670	140
Computer Network Support Specialists	$59,900	$49,200	$83,940	120
Operations Research Analysts	$59,470	$52,010	$70,900	--
Mechanical Drafters	$59,270	$49,720	$70,650	130
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$56,190	$47,020	$63,760	60
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$55,900	$47,740	$61,540	40
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$55,390	$46,590	$75,380	60
Computer User Support Specialists	$54,010	$44,980	$68,780	810
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$51,440	$47,350	$64,420	50
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$46,760	$43,180	$80,250	70

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The highest paying tech jobs in Scranton, PA are Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($125,800 median), Database Architects ($120,890 median), Software Developers ($119,960 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Scranton, PA?

Software developers in Scranton, PA earn a median salary of $119,960, with salaries ranging from $93,020 at the 25th percentile to $140,830 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 730 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.