Cost of hiring in Johnstown, PA
BLS counts about 3,870 people in these 15 roles in Johnstown1. Project Coordinator has the highest median ($81,070 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($33,310), and Administrative Assistant is the largest job, with about 700 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Johnstown
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | -7.2% | 50 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -8.7% | 50 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -12.3% | 210 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -12.4% | 250 | |
| Office Manager | -15.8% | 480 | |
| Accountant | -16.5% | 380 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -16.6% | 610 | |
| Bookkeeper | -17.6% | 410 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -18.6% | 40 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -18.7% | 700 | |
| Project Coordinator | -20.8% | 110 | |
| Recruiter | -22.1% | 190 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -24.6% | 190 | |
| Executive Assistant | -25.1% | 90 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -35.5% | 110 |
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 $38,660 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $49,884 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Johnstown against the US
Johnstown pays below the US median for all 15 roles. The gap is smallest for paralegals (-7.2%) and data entry specialists (-8.7%) and largest for marketing specialists (-35.5%). The middle gap across all 15 is -17.6%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for paralegals, #210 of 506 areas by median pay; its lowest is for bookkeepers, #492 of 521.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Johnstown has more administrative assistants (18.1% of these jobs here, against 10.9% nationally) and data entry specialists (1.3% against 0.8%), and fewer project coordinators (2.8% against 6.8%) and marketing specialists (2.8% against 5.7%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC is nearest, at -17.6%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | -17.6% | 14 | 4,330 |
| Johnstown, PA | -17.6% (this area) | 15 | 3,870 |
| Daphne-Fairhope, AL | -17.7% | 16 | 8,510 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | -17.7% | 17 | 12,820 |
| Cleveland, TN | -17.7% | 15 | 3,610 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | -17.8% | 14 | 3,760 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Johnstown span $30,270–$101,560, the widest band (3.4×); data entry specialists the narrowest, $29,910–$46,010. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 9 of 15 roles, marketing specialists most ($43,390–$155,480 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, project coordinators and 2 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($63,080 against a $52,750 median for sales development representatives).
Johnstown against Pennsylvania
Against Pennsylvania as a whole, Johnstown pays less for every one of the 15 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for data entry specialists (-2.7%) and is furthest below for marketing specialists (-26.2%). It has the lowest median in Pennsylvania for project coordinators, recruiters and office managers and 4 more roles.
Other areas in Pennsylvania
By jobs in these roles, Johnstown is #19 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 |
| Chambersburg, PA | 4,340 | 15 |
| Lebanon, PA | 3,880 | 15 |
| Williamsport, PA | 3,880 | 15 |
| Gettysburg, PA | 2,320 | 12 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Johnstown?
Of the 15 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $81,070 a year, about $104,606 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $33,310.
Is hiring in Johnstown cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 15 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for marketing specialists (-35.5%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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