Cost of hiring in Chambersburg, PA
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 15 jobs in Chambersburg, with about 690 people1. Medians run from $36,590 a year for virtual receptionists to $92,370 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Chambersburg
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Assistant | -1.1% | 40 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -3.7% | 400 | |
| Office Manager | -4.0% | 550 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -4.5% | 210 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -4.5% | 620 | |
| Recruiter | -5.5% | 260 | |
| Bookkeeper | -8.3% | 420 | |
| Project Coordinator | -9.7% | 170 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -10.6% | 220 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -11.4% | 690 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -12.8% | 40 | |
| Accountant | -15.8% | 370 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -16.3% | 180 | |
| Executive Assistant | -18.7% | 70 | |
| Paralegal | -21.3% | 100 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $39,670 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $51,187 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Chambersburg against the US
Chambersburg pays below the US median for all 15 roles. The gap is smallest for HR assistants (-1.1%) and virtual receptionists (-3.7%) and largest for paralegals (-21.3%). The middle gap across all 15 is -9.7%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for office managers, #150 of 519 areas by median pay; its lowest is for accountants, #437 of 521.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Chambersburg has more HR assistants (0.9% of these jobs here, against 0.6% nationally) and virtual receptionists (9.2% against 5.8%), and fewer executive assistants (1.6% against 2.9%) and project coordinators (3.9% against 6.8%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI is nearest, at -9.7%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | -9.7% | 17 | 17,290 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL | -9.7% | 16 | 19,150 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | -9.7% | 17 | 11,080 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | -9.7% | 16 | 4,010 |
| Chambersburg, PA | -9.7% (this area) | 15 | 4,340 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | -9.7% | 17 | 26,040 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Chambersburg span $34,020–$124,820, the widest band (3.7×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $35,150–$54,770. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 10 of 15 roles, marketing specialists most ($43,390–$155,480 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, accountants and customer support specialists: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($71,710 against a $62,550 median for sales development representatives).
Chambersburg against Pennsylvania
Against Pennsylvania as a whole, Chambersburg pays more for 3 of 15 roles, led by HR assistants (+2.6%) and office managers (+2.3%), and less for 11, most of all paralegals (-21.9%). Its best rank within Pennsylvania is #2 of 20 areas, for office managers.
Other areas in Pennsylvania
By jobs in these roles, Chambersburg is #16 of 20 areas in Pennsylvania. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from the Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetro area to Gettysburg.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Pennsylvania (Nonmetro) | 10,870 | 17 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania (Nonmetro) | 10,340 | 17 |
| Erie, PA | 9,750 | 17 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania (Nonmetro) | 9,700 | 17 |
| State College, PA | 5,930 | 15 |
| Altoona, PA | 4,760 | 15 |
| Lebanon, PA | 3,880 | 15 |
| Williamsport, PA | 3,880 | 15 |
| Johnstown, PA | 3,870 | 15 |
| Gettysburg, PA | 2,320 | 12 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Chambersburg?
Of the 15 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $92,370 a year, about $119,187 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $36,590.
Is hiring in Chambersburg cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 15 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for paralegals (-21.3%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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