Salaries in Central Pennsylvania

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area • 432 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Central Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Nurse Anesthetists $266,660 60
Family Medicine Physicians $208,280 160
Physicians, All Other $160,170 360
Dentists, General $150,290 130
Computer and Information Systems Managers $145,950 310
Architectural and Engineering Managers $137,560 140

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Nurse Anesthetists $266,660 60
      Family Medicine Physicians $208,280 160
      Physicians, All Other $160,170 360
      Dentists, General $150,290 130
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $145,950 310
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $137,560 140
      Pharmacists $132,770 440
      Database Architects $128,510 30
      Physician Assistants $126,300 230
      Chief Executives $124,800 310
      Marketing Managers $124,090 180
      Human Resources Managers $123,460 180
      Nurse Practitioners $122,960 330
      Veterinarians $122,880 90
      Purchasing Managers $122,550 70
      Managers, All Other $122,220 390
      Optometrists $121,520 70
      Financial Managers $117,470 640
      Public Relations Managers $114,280 40
      Sales Managers $112,250 430
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $110,570 40
      Computer Network Architects $108,880 120
      Software Developers $107,920 310
      Funeral Home Managers $104,590 30
      Lawyers $103,990 260
      Fundraising Managers $102,780 30
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $102,010 120
      Information Security Analysts $100,550 40
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $100,070 30
      Industrial Production Managers $99,540 450
      Electrical Engineers $99,090 90
      Medical and Health Services Managers $99,070 750
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $98,500 100
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,180 500
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $97,430 30
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $97,240 30
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $97,070 100
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $96,260 50
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $95,860 240
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $95,810 140
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $95,760 60
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $95,760 100
      Administrative Services Managers $95,470 120
      Facilities Managers $95,440 170
      Data Scientists $94,190 120
      Physical Therapists $94,140 480
      Project Management Specialists $94,040 560
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $92,620 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $92,480 210
      Gas Plant Operators $92,210 60
      Industrial Engineers $91,780 400
      Computer Systems Analysts $91,530 230
      Natural Sciences Managers $91,520 40
      Speech-Language Pathologists $89,450 190
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $89,280 60
      Web Developers $88,300 40
      Construction Managers $87,290 140
      General and Operations Managers $86,880 4,170
      Computer Programmers $86,080 70
      Occupational Therapists $85,650 280
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,380 —
      Computer Occupations, All Other $84,580 170
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,140 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $83,830 150
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,630 140
      Civil Engineers $82,680 170
      Management Analysts $82,090 270
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $81,860 50
      Personal Financial Advisors $81,410 50
      Registered Nurses $81,270 4,790
      Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $81,220 30
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $80,770 60
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,600 160
      School Psychologists $79,440 40
      Labor Relations Specialists $79,340 80
      Mechanical Engineers $79,220 290
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,140 180
      Power Plant Operators $79,090 170
      Engineers, All Other $78,430 50
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $78,410 70
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $78,370 60
      Chiropractors $78,260 50
      Database Administrators $77,780 50
      Health Education Specialists $77,240 50
      Financial Specialists, All Other $77,150 40
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $77,000 130
      Chemists $76,930 100
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $76,860 70
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $76,720 110
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $76,220 —
      Financial and Investment Analysts $75,990 130
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $75,750 120
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $75,460 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,410 760
      Operations Research Analysts $74,760 40
      Insurance Underwriters $74,710 50
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,660 700
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $74,360 50
      Respiratory Therapists $74,160 200
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $74,120 170
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $73,950 90
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $73,850 60
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $73,300 100
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,240 410
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $72,710 40
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $72,550 120
      Biological Scientists, All Other $72,550 40
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,790 2,000
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $70,040 60
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $69,680 1,670
      Accountants and Auditors $69,320 1,020
      Counselors, All Other $69,080 50
      Logisticians $68,690 220
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,220 70
      Social and Community Service Managers $67,780 220
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $67,400 120
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $67,360 50
      Surveyors $67,230 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,000 930
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $66,920 100
      Computer Network Support Specialists $66,660 70
      Recreational Therapists $65,850 50
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,580 80
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,450 110
      Training and Development Specialists $65,040 320
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $64,850 70
      Dental Hygienists $64,720 260
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,580 650
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $64,370 40
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,330 380
      Food Scientists and Technologists $64,240 30
      Cost Estimators $63,360 270
      Massage Therapists $63,240 40
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,230 240
      Compliance Officers $63,170 380
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $62,920 50
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,910 300
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $62,820 30
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,760 1,920
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,450 1,620
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,260 880
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $62,100 200
      Physical Therapist Assistants $61,870 200
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,830 350
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,770 310
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $61,730 400
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,380 480
      Millwrights $61,200 40
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $61,130 60
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $61,080 130
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,010 30
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,970 310
      Credit Analysts $60,780 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $60,750 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,690 850
      Instructional Coordinators $60,630 100
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $60,570 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,510 1,710
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $60,260 90
      Human Resources Specialists $60,250 790
      Healthcare Social Workers $60,240 190
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $60,230 70
      Producers and Directors $60,070 40
      Clergy $59,560 100
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,530 480
      Sheet Metal Workers $59,520 70
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,170 1,390
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $59,130 30
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $59,130 290
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $59,110 80
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $58,950 160
      Postal Service Clerks $58,950 220
      Loan Officers $58,850 210
      Electricians $58,720 560
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,720 400
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,480 1,450
      Construction and Building Inspectors $58,470 50
      Food Service Managers $58,340 250
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $58,310 180
      Surgical Technologists $58,300 160
      Athletic Trainers $57,780 90
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,700 440
      Financial Examiners $57,700 30
      Chemical Technicians $57,630 50
      Rehabilitation Counselors $57,630 130
      Chefs and Head Cooks $57,390 290
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,240 170
      Fundraisers $57,070 100
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $57,020 60
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $56,950 500
      Interior Designers $56,790 50
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $56,230 320
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $56,060 450
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $55,710 210
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $55,380 80
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,310 700
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $55,090 200
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $54,990 80
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,950 4,970
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,430 560
      Audio and Video Technicians $54,330 40
      Food Science Technicians $53,200 60
      Computer User Support Specialists $53,100 500
      Continuous Mining Machine Operators $52,050 60
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,810 30
      Mechanical Drafters $51,540 90
      Public Relations Specialists $51,500 150
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $51,480 220
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $51,410 40
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $51,390 120
      Medical Equipment Repairers $51,290 60
      Crane and Tower Operators $51,140 70
      Skincare Specialists $50,900 90
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,500 90
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,360 560
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,230 80
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,080 640
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $50,060 110
      Directors, Religious Activities and Education $50,010 30
      Agricultural Inspectors $49,940 30
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $49,810 90
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $49,800 40
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,680 1,080
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $49,500 70
      Home Appliance Repairers $49,370 30
      Medical Records Specialists $49,150 230
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,120 80
      Carpenters $49,090 870
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $49,070 70
      Legislators $49,000 50
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $48,970 80
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $48,850 40
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $48,820 80
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,770 870
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,770 120
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,760 40
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $48,660 210
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $48,560 50
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $48,530 170
      Helpers--Extraction Workers $48,340 40
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $48,270 150
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $48,090 30
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,050 2,340
      Coaches and Scouts $48,010 190
      Paramedics $48,000 200
      Graphic Designers $47,930 130
      Machinists $47,860 400
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,820 320
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,650 1,390
      Logging Equipment Operators $47,610 90
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,480 2,540
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $47,350 30
      Food Batchmakers $47,310 510
      Judicial Law Clerks $47,230 60
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $47,120 80
      Real Estate Sales Agents $47,050 80
      Tool and Die Makers $46,940 70
      Roofers $46,870 200
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $46,870 80
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,830 100
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $46,720 130
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,680 1,190
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,640 90
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $46,480 230
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,460 320
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,400 1,050
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $46,390 40
      Advertising Sales Agents $46,320 120
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,120 100
      Dental Assistants $46,100 270
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,090 1,220
      Social Workers, All Other $46,060 130
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $45,980 100
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,980 4,800
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $45,910 100
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $45,820 60
      Construction Laborers $45,760 1,410
      Religious Workers, All Other $45,750 40
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,670 90
      Conservation Scientists $45,600 100
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,550 210
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $45,420 140
      Bus Drivers, School $45,140 1,110
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,020 270
      Highway Maintenance Workers $44,730 840
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $44,510 80
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,460 470
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,410 80
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,330 390
      Printing Press Operators $44,270 210
      Pest Control Workers $44,190 80
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,180 940
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $44,160 170
      Social and Human Service Assistants $44,140 880
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $44,140 150
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $43,740 100
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,720 70
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,690 1,740
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,530 1,640
      Billing and Posting Clerks $43,480 450
      Procurement Clerks $43,450 60
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $43,450 60
      Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,410 100
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $43,170 120
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $43,000 140
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $42,960 140
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $42,780 350
      Production Workers, All Other $42,690 290
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $42,470 60
      New Accounts Clerks $42,090 —
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,600 110
      Office Clerks, General $41,600 3,640
      Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $41,600 —
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $41,350 240
      Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $41,080 40
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,040 340
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $41,040 520
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,930 350
      Furniture Finishers $40,910 120
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $40,530 150
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $40,490 40
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $40,440 340
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $40,040 550
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $40,030 80
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,780 2,420
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $39,750 40
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $39,590 30
      Medical Assistants $39,510 690
      Tutors $39,470 80
      Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $39,470 40
      File Clerks $39,290 70
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $38,960 320
      Customer Service Representatives $38,890 2,160
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $38,830 130
      Phlebotomists $38,640 150
      Light Truck Drivers $38,590 1,210
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $38,450 80
      Order Clerks $38,320 140
      Meter Readers, Utilities $38,240 —
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $38,220 90
      Psychiatric Technicians $38,180 150
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $38,000 140
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,980 740
      Medical Equipment Preparers $37,960 90
      Medical Transcriptionists $37,810 40
      Opticians, Dispensing $37,790 140
      Helpers--Production Workers $37,780 410
      Data Entry Keyers $37,770 100
      Nursing Assistants $37,690 2,570
      Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,610 120
      Stockers and Order Fillers $37,590 5,080
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,580 4,200
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $37,520 40
      Editors $37,500 70
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $37,410 50
      Counter and Rental Clerks $37,380 300
      Tire Repairers and Changers $37,150 150
      Log Graders and Scalers $37,090 —
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $37,070 100
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,050 700
      Pharmacy Aides $36,990 60
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,960 120
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,930 1,380
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,670 990
      Emergency Medical Technicians $36,660 500
      Word Processors and Typists $36,490 60
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,440 170
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,050 410
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,040 920
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,660 190
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $35,550 30
      Concierges $35,520 40
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $35,420 460
      Security Guards $35,380 570
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,370 180
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,240 170
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,240 2,670
      Tellers $34,960 850
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,920 190
      Parts Salespersons $34,910 380
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,860 530
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $34,770 200
      Physical Therapist Aides $34,770 40
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $34,750 180
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,260 1,040
      Dietetic Technicians $34,210 50
      Recreation Workers $33,820 330
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,480 180
      Bill and Account Collectors $33,480 180
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,240 890
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,850 210
      Couriers and Messengers $32,780 90
      Sewing Machine Operators $32,250 120
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $31,520 480
      Tax Preparers $30,840 80
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $30,530 130
      Cooks, Restaurant $30,210 1,450
      Driver/Sales Workers $29,990 610
      Floral Designers $29,570 60
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,450 750
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,410 430
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,350 1,540
      Retail Salespersons $29,320 4,450
      Bakers $29,300 320
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,100 460
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $29,040 90
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,390 510
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,350 250
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,150 6,040
      Waiters and Waitresses $27,920 2,110
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,840 4,950
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $27,810 70
      Animal Caretakers $27,780 280
      Food Preparation Workers $27,730 910
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,570 380
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,440 100
      Childcare Workers $26,940 540
      Cashiers $26,930 4,620
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $26,860 40
      Dishwashers $26,680 690
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $26,000 100
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $25,040 40
      School Bus Monitors $24,300 40
      Library Assistants, Clerical $23,410 140
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $23,280 480
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $22,410 90
      Cooks, Short Order $22,360 130
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $22,030 60
      Bartenders $21,820 1,150
      Residential Advisors $21,110 170
      Tour and Travel Guides $21,010 30
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $20,610 30