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# State College, PA Jobs — Salaries & Companies Hiring

**State:** [Pennsylvania Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 650

**Hiring momentum:** -11.9% — 37 new postings in the last 28 days vs 42 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 922
- Median salary: $48K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $36K – $83K
- Remote share: 6.0%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 922 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in State College, PA runs 32% below the United States median ($48K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in State College, PA: Hospitality Services (14% of all postings), followed by Retail and Hospitals and Health Care.
- New postings for State College, PA fell 12% in the last 28 days (37 vs 42 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in State College, PA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality | 132 | — |
| Retail | 128 | $30K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 120 | $41K |
| Technology, Information & Internet | 45 | — |
| Restaurants | 35 | — |
| Real Estate | 31 | — |
| Software Development | 30 | — |

## Top roles hiring in State College, PA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 35 | — |
| Restaurant Team Member | 32 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 29 employers filed 38 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in State College, PA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Clinic | 4 | — |
| FerroByte | 3 | — |
| University of Pennsylvania | 2 | — |
| Honeywell | 2 | — |
| Minitab | 2 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire the most in State College, PA?

Education, healthcare, hospitality, and research support are the main hiring lanes in State College. That mix comes from the Penn State university economy in central Pennsylvania and from employers such as Penn State University, Mount Nittany Health, and hospitality and service employers, which support both frontline and professional roles.
### What is the typical salary for jobs in State College, PA?

State College pay is usually strongest in licensed, technical, management, or specialized roles tied to education and healthcare. Entry-level support or service jobs tend to sit lower, so the salary section on this page is the best way to compare current listings across the local market.
### Who are the top employers in State College, PA?

Notable employers in State College include Penn State University, Mount Nittany Health, and hospitality and service employers. The employer table on this page is more useful than any fixed roster because it shows which organizations have active openings right now.
### Are remote jobs common in State College, PA?

Remote and hybrid jobs do appear in State College, especially in administration, customer support, finance, and selected digital roles. Even so, much of the local market still depends on on-site work because education, healthcare, and operations jobs are tied to physical workplaces.
### How can I expand my search beyond State College, PA?

A wider search usually starts with Altoona, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh. You can compare those markets from the nearby cities section, then open the <a href="/locations/pennsylvania">Pennsylvania jobs page</a> for a broader statewide view.
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