Computer Software Engineering Technology Job and Salary Outlook
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Local, State, and National Wages and Employment Trends
Annual Salary Information
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 wage data)
Median Hourly Rate
| Location | Hourly Low (10%) | Hourly QL (25%) | Hourly Median (50%) | Hourly QU (75%) | Hourly High (90%) |
| United States | $34.27 | $46.54 | $61.18 | $77.64 | $95.24 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.03 | $40.54 | $51.52 | $65.04 | $79.96 |
| Lancaster, PA | $29.58 | $37.47 | $47.69 | $60.17 | $73.43 |
Median Annual Salary
| Location | Annual Low (10%) | Annual QL (25%) | Annual Median (50%) | Annual QU (75%) | Annual High (90%) |
| United States | $71,280 | $96,790 | $127,260 | $161,480 | $198,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,610 | $84,330 | $107,170 | $135,270 | $166,310 |
| Lancaster, PA | $61,520 | $77,940 | $99,190 | $125,150 | $152,740 |
State and National Employment Trends
(Pennsylvania source: Projections Central 2020-2030 long-term projections external site)
(United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022-2032 employment projections)
Pennsylvania
| Employment (2020) | Projected employment (2030) | Projected growth (2020-2030) | Projected annual job openings (2020-2030) |
| 39,220 employees | 50,170 employees | +28% | 4,320 |
United States
| Employment (2022) | Projected employment (2032) | Projected growth (2022-2032) | Projected annual job openings (2022-2032) |
| 1,594,500 employees | 2,004,900 employees | +26% (much faster than average) | 136,300 |
*Job Openings refer to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.
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