Entomologist 1 pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 52210
- Class code
- 52210
- Pay scale group
- ST 06
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- B4
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Entomologist 1 is $53,008 to $80,646 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 52210.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 04/06/2007.
What the state says the job is
This is professional entomology work in a field and laboratory setting. An employee in this job performs entomology work in the areas of laboratory analysis, field survey, quarantine, pest management, and identification. Work includes participating in the design and implementation of studies, surveys and related activities including life or seasonal history studies; qualitative, quantitative, and detection surveys for pests or potential pests; and pest management strategies or systems. Work at this level involves assisting an Entomologist 2 or other higher level staff with the development of studies and establishment of survey protocols. Work is assigned in the form of studies, surveys, inspections and related duties, and is reviewed through written/oral reports and direct observation.
Examples of the work
Implements assigned insect surveys to determine presence, distribution, population level, and host range of pests or potential pests. Implements life or seasonal history studies of insects to document their parasites and predators, habits, reproduction cycles, and modes of dispersal. Prepares and provides reports on survey and identification results to Department personnel, other state agencies, and members of the scientific community. Delivers presentations concerning the nature, status, or results of Department projects to grower groups, government agencies, university groups, media outlets, and others. Identifies bee diseases, parasites, and the presence of Africanized bees.
Minimum qualifications
One year experience as a Plant Industry Laboratory Technician; or A bachelor’s degree that includes 15 credits in entomology, horticulture, forestry, or related agricultural or entomology subjects.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.
Nearby classes in Pennsylvania
Entomologist 1 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $69,668 | $101,951 | $69,668 to $101,951 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.