Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay range in Scranton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $166,100 or more. The middle half of electronics engineers (except computer) in Scranton earn between $94,660 and $141,090.
- $77K10th
- $95K25th
- $126KMedian
- $141K75th
- $166K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,210 | $10,351 | $59.72 |
| Median | $125,800 | $10,483 | $60.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,660 | $7,888 | $45.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $141,090 | $11,758 | $67.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in Scranton vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Electronics engineers (except computer) in Scranton earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($122,670) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($137,280). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $130,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | $124,210 | $125,800 | $76,940 | $166,100 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $122,670 | $121,260 | $75,690 | $170,150 | 1,440 |
| United States | $137,280 | $130,220 | $81,840 | $206,960 | 96,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary after taxes in Scranton
On the average salary of $124,210, a single filer in Scranton takes home about $92,350 a year, or $7,696 a month and $3,552 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Scranton a good place for electronics engineers (except computer)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Scranton area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $124,210 buys what about $132,765 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Scranton ($46,330). A typical home costs $227,793, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Scranton ranks 2nd of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($136,110).
- Philadelphia$136,110
- Scranton$124,210
- Allentown$123,320
- Pittsburgh$122,750
- Harrisburg$105,690
- York$100,100
All Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for electronics engineers (except computer)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($187,710).
- San Jose, CA$187,710
- Santa Cruz, CA$178,240
- San Francisco, CA$168,490
- Santa Rosa, CA$160,490
- San Diego, CA$155,740
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Scranton: questions
How much do electronics engineers (except computer) make an hour in Scranton?
$59.72 an hour on average, and $60.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electronics engineers (except computer) salary in Scranton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electronics engineers (except computer) take-home pay in Scranton?
About $92,350 a year ($7,696 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,210. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do electronics engineers (except computer) earn more in Scranton than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($137,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2072; area Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA (42540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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