Parts Salespersons pay range in State College
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,180 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in State College earn between $34,330 and $46,640.
- $28K10th
- $34K25th
- $39KMedian
- $47K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,220 | $3,435 | $19.82 |
| Median | $38,880 | $3,240 | $18.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,330 | $2,861 | $16.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,640 | $3,887 | $22.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in State College vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in State College earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($42,280) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College | $41,220 | $38,880 | $28,480 | $58,180 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,280 | $38,520 | $28,240 | $60,520 | 10,430 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in State College
On the average salary of $41,220, a single filer in State College takes home about $34,035 a year, or $2,836 a month and $1,309 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% 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 State College a good place for parts salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the State College area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8), so the average $41,220 buys what about $42,599 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in State College ($49,220). A typical home costs $353,680, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Pennsylvania cities
State College ranks 10th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Lancaster pays the most ($47,410).
- Lancaster$47,410
- Philadelphia$44,770
- Harrisburg$44,490
- Lebanon$43,640
- Allentown$43,500
- Reading$43,300
- Scranton$42,520
- York$42,040
- Chambersburg$41,550
- State College$41,220
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in State College: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in State College?
$19.82 an hour on average, and $18.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in State College?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in State College?
About $34,035 a year ($2,836 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,220. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do parts salespersons earn more in State College than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
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 41-2022; area State College, PA (44300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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