Office Manager salary in Johnstown, PA
Of the 20 areas in Pennsylvania with BLS pay data for this job, Johnstown has the lowest median: $58,510 a year1. That is 10.4% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $65,270, and 15.8% below the US median of $69,500. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#428 of 519). About 480 office managers work here.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Johnstown, PA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Johnstown against Pennsylvania and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown, PA | $40,050 | $58,510 | $84,070 | |
| Pennsylvania | $45,000 | $65,270 | $97,560 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
Office managers at the 90th percentile earn $84,070, 2.1 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.3. The middle half of office managers in Johnstown earns $47,490–$69,480. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $21,990 wide, against $26,370 across Pennsylvania and $29,140 nationally: employers in Johnstown pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,050 | $3,338 | $19.25 | $51,677 |
| 25th percentile | $47,490 | $3,958 | $22.83 | $61,277 |
| Median | $58,510 | $4,876 | $28.13 | $75,497 |
| 75th percentile | $69,480 | $5,790 | $33.40 | $89,652 |
| 90th percentile | $84,070 | $7,006 | $40.42 | $108,477 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $11,020 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $10,970, or about $14,155 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles in Johnstown, and the Pennsylvania statewide median of $65,270 falls between the median and the 75th percentile. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local office managers earn.
What a hire really costs in Johnstown
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $16,987 to the $58,510 median and brings it to $75,497 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Johnstown
Of the 15 roles we track in Johnstown, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between recruiters ($59,120) and paralegals ($58,390). Project Coordinator is the highest at $81,070.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +19.4% | 380 | |
| Recruiter | +1.0% | 190 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 480 | |
| Paralegal | -0.2% | 50 | |
| Executive Assistant | -1.9% | 90 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #5 of the 15 roles we track in Johnstown (-15.8%), between virtual receptionists (-12.4%) and accountants (-16.5%). The typical role here is at -17.6%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 12.4% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Johnstown, 10.0% across Pennsylvania and 9.1% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Pennsylvania
Across the 20 areas of Pennsylvania with data for this job, the median runs from $58,510 in Johnstown to $72,700 in Philadelphia-Camden, a gap of $14,190 a year. All 16 areas in Pennsylvania with more office managers than Johnstown also pay more, among them Philadelphia-Camden, PA-NJ ($72,700) and Pittsburgh, PA ($63,260).
| Area | Median | vs Johnstown | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport, PA | +3.1% | 420 | |
| Altoona, PA | +2.8% | 510 | |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania (Nonmetro) | +1.7% | 1,310 | |
| Erie, PA | +1.5% | 1,040 | |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania (Nonmetro) | +1.4% | 1,120 | |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania (Nonmetro) | +1.1% | 1,350 | |
| Johnstown, PA | this area | 480 |
Johnstown against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Johnstown is #413 of 517 US areas for this job. It is a small market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Pennsylvania, Sumter and Albany pay just above Johnstown and Idaho Falls and Gulfport-Biloxi just below. All four are within $120 a year of the median in Johnstown. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Johnstown | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston, NY | +14.2% | 480 | jobs | |
| El Centro, CA | +13.5% | 480 | jobs | |
| Albany, GA | +0.2% | 540 | pay | |
| Sumter, SC | +0.1% | 320 | pay | |
| Johnstown, PA | this area | 480 | ||
| Idaho Falls, ID | -0.1% | 700 | pay | |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | -0.2% | 1,890 | pay | |
| Hammond, LA | -4.0% | 480 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Johnstown, PA?
About $75,497 a year at the median, or $6,291 a month: $58,510 in pay plus about $16,987 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do office managers earn in Johnstown?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $58,510 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $40,050, the 90th $84,070, and the middle half earned $47,490 to $69,480.
Is Johnstown the cheapest area in Pennsylvania for office managers?
Yes. Its median of $58,510 is the lowest of 20 areas in Pennsylvania. The Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetro area is next at $59,140.
How many office managers work in Johnstown?
BLS counts about 480 in the May 2025 survey. 16 areas in Pennsylvania have more; the closest in size is State College, with about 510.
Does an office manager cost more than a paralegal in Johnstown?
Yes: $120 a year more at the median. The medians are $58,510 and $58,390.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.