Pennsylvania is set to receive a massive boost in its technology sector as Amazon announced a $20 billion investment in the state, creating thousands of high-paying jobs. The investment centers around establishing multiple high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campuses across Pennsylvania.
Governor Josh Shapiro revealed that Salem Township and Falls Township in Bucks County have been selected as the first locations for these state-of-the-art data center campuses. Multiple other Pennsylvania communities are also under consideration for future developments.
“Pennsylvania is competing again — and I’m proud to announce that with Amazon’s commitment of at least $20 billion to build new state-of-the-art data center campuses across our Commonwealth, we have secured the largest private sector investment in the history of Pennsylvania,” Governor Shapiro stated. “This initial investment from Amazon will create thousands of good-paying, stable jobs as Pennsylvania workers build, maintain, and operate the first two data center campuses in Luzerne County and Bucks County.”
The Shapiro Administration has been working tirelessly to spur economic development in Pennsylvania since taking office. This includes creating the first Economic Development Strategy in nearly two decades and securing historic funding for various development projects. As a result, the administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investment, creating nearly 11,000 new jobs.
Amazon Web Services (AWS), described as the world’s most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud, is driving this investment. AWS enables a new era of generative AI through strategic investments in advanced infrastructure, machine learning services, and agentic AI applications. This move further strengthens investments in generative AI and high-tech cloud infrastructure, reflecting Amazon’s commitment to supporting U.S. leadership in AI.
The investment is expected to create at least 1,250 high-paying, high-tech jobs in addition to thousands of construction jobs. “Amazon’s multi-billion-dollar investment in Pennsylvania reinforces our dedication to advancing AI innovation while creating lasting economic opportunities in the state,” said David Zapolsky, Amazon’s chief global affairs and legal officer.
DCED Secretary Rick Siger added, “Pennsylvania is proud to have worked alongside our local partners… to win today’s unprecedented $20 billion investment from Amazon. The company’s data center campuses will drive enormous positive tax impacts for our Commonwealth, counties, and municipalities.”
This latest investment adds to Amazon’s existing footprint in Pennsylvania, which includes 23 fulfillment and sortation centers and 20 last-mile delivery stations since 2010.
