Salaries in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area • 379 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Northeastern Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Family Medicine Physicians $237,740 110
Nurse Anesthetists $213,400 80
Dentists, General $172,320 50
Architectural and Engineering Managers $153,240 130
Computer and Information Systems Managers $132,990 150
Pharmacists $132,580 300

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Family Medicine Physicians $237,740 110
      Nurse Anesthetists $213,400 80
      Dentists, General $172,320 50
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $153,240 130
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $132,990 150
      Pharmacists $132,580 300
      Purchasing Managers $127,680 40
      Human Resources Managers $123,140 90
      Veterinarians $122,820 90
      Marketing Managers $122,040 80
      Nurse Practitioners $121,280 180
      Optometrists $119,250 40
      Industrial Production Managers $119,020 180
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $111,680 60
      Physician Assistants $110,310 110
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $109,380 30
      Financial Managers $108,680 360
      Software Developers $107,700 170
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $106,380 70
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $105,560 110
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $105,040 180
      Chief Executives $104,880 210
      Medical and Health Services Managers $104,220 490
      Managers, All Other $103,930 230
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $103,870 80
      Sales Managers $102,520 270
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $101,860 360
      Physicians, All Other $101,100 460
      Chiropractors $99,900 40
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $99,420 50
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $99,210 40
      Natural Sciences Managers $98,700 70
      Administrative Services Managers $98,190 60
      Computer Occupations, All Other $97,910 250
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $96,000 70
      Industrial Engineers $94,760 280
      Physical Therapists $94,590 230
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,910 100
      Logisticians $93,750 250
      Mechanical Engineers $93,510 180
      Data Scientists $93,000 80
      Civil Engineers $92,860 130
      Construction Managers $91,740 80
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $90,940 60
      Electrical Engineers $90,740 50
      Speech-Language Pathologists $89,820 150
      Occupational Therapists $88,170 140
      Computer Systems Analysts $87,750 100
      Project Management Specialists $87,450 300
      Lawyers $87,040 190
      Management Analysts $85,220 210
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,530 430
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $84,510 720
      Registered Nurses $84,350 2,650
      Financial and Investment Analysts $83,210 40
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $82,740 60
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,500 840
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,700 90
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,190 110
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $80,060 40
      General and Operations Managers $79,620 3,300
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $78,890 60
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $78,800 60
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,450 70
      Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $78,010 30
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,870 1,900
      Instructional Coordinators $77,700 70
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $77,520 60
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $77,370 230
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $76,890 40
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $76,740 50
      Chemists $76,630 100
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $76,530 110
      Facilities Managers $76,320 160
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $76,100 40
      Dental Hygienists $75,940 180
      Computer Network Support Specialists $75,810 30
      Engineers, All Other $75,560 80
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $75,360 30
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $75,070 220
      School Psychologists $74,910 40
      Gas Plant Operators $74,900 80
      Biological Scientists, All Other $74,800 100
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,490 1,870
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $74,090 40
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $73,150 100
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $72,230 40
      Respiratory Therapists $71,980 120
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $71,250 90
      Crane and Tower Operators $70,870 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $69,800 680
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $69,680 90
      Financial Specialists, All Other $68,700 40
      Compliance Officers $68,530 290
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $67,360 70
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $67,180 590
      Cost Estimators $67,010 130
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $67,010 30
      Social and Community Service Managers $66,890 190
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,550 30
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $66,500 70
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,450 240
      Lodging Managers $66,380 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,050 630
      Sheet Metal Workers $65,920 90
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $65,230 220
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $64,470 30
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,450 180
      Training and Development Specialists $64,160 180
      Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators $64,080 30
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $63,770 260
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,540 930
      Healthcare Social Workers $63,330 90
      Surveyors $63,270 40
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,270 250
      Accountants and Auditors $62,750 770
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,680 630
      Loan Officers $62,490 110
      Chemical Technicians $62,490 50
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $62,090 190
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $62,000 130
      Electricians $61,970 340
      Social Workers, All Other $61,900 40
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $61,610 110
      Legislators $61,570 30
      Procurement Clerks $61,420 110
      Physical Therapist Assistants $61,390 120
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $61,370 410
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $61,260 40
      Health Education Specialists $61,100 40
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,940 570
      Food Service Managers $60,850 230
      Human Resources Specialists $60,770 460
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,660 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $60,510 40
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,450 670
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $60,390 1,260
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $60,350 40
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $60,280 130
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $60,150 80
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $59,980 50
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,890 110
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,550 380
      Surgical Technologists $59,430 80
      Athletic Trainers $59,410 40
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $59,130 150
      Mechanical Drafters $59,120 30
      Postal Service Clerks $58,950 210
      Millwrights $58,900 50
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $58,720 200
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,660 660
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,590 220
      Construction and Building Inspectors $58,550 70
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,530 80
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $58,420 110
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $58,260 60
      Coaches and Scouts $58,180 130
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $57,910 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,810 480
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,640 1,380
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $57,350 40
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,210 80
      Biological Technicians $57,140 140
      Chefs and Head Cooks $56,460 240
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,060 350
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,930 450
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $55,680 80
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $55,650 140
      Personal Financial Advisors $55,630 —
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,310 300
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $55,270 90
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $54,690 110
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $54,510 40
      Computer User Support Specialists $54,010 360
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $53,840 150
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $53,450 130
      Glaziers $53,370 30
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,300 2,760
      Fundraisers $52,350 50
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,340 430
      Public Relations Specialists $52,140 90
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $51,910 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $51,240 60
      Graphic Designers $51,190 100
      Tool and Die Makers $51,160 40
      Paramedics $50,910 120
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,810 1,080
      Marriage and Family Therapists $50,590 40
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,430 70
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,400 120
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,200 410
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,990 770
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $49,940 250
      Massage Therapists $49,920 80
      Private Detectives and Investigators $49,810 30
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $49,800 40
      Machinists $49,700 180
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $48,970 200
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $48,930 170
      Motorcycle Mechanics $48,760 30
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $48,750 40
      Pest Control Workers $48,690 30
      Psychiatric Technicians $48,110 310
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,100 190
      Clergy $48,090 40
      Logging Equipment Operators $47,940 40
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $47,910 110
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $47,840 130
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $47,820 40
      Advertising Sales Agents $47,800 40
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,800 80
      Rehabilitation Counselors $47,680 70
      Carpenters $47,630 490
      Editors $47,390 50
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,260 190
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,180 80
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,150 480
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,120 880
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $47,090 190
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,850 80
      Insurance Sales Agents $46,800 380
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,380 40
      Highway Maintenance Workers $46,370 540
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $46,120 110
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $46,080 70
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $46,080 100
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,900 40
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $45,890 50
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,870 80
      Construction Laborers $45,760 1,010
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,720 90
      Roofers $45,610 50
      Conservation Scientists $45,600 80
      Audio and Video Technicians $45,600 30
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,420 1,880
      Bus Drivers, School $45,260 830
      Real Estate Sales Agents $45,240 120
      New Accounts Clerks $45,020 —
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,990 170
      Counselors, All Other $44,980 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,760 1,450
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $44,360 40
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $44,310 90
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $44,260 190
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $44,230 110
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,140 1,290
      Order Clerks $44,080 40
      Travel Agents $43,720 40
      Dental Assistants $43,680 260
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,540 100
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,480 60
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $43,450 250
      Billing and Posting Clerks $43,380 210
      Printing Press Operators $43,290 60
      Opticians, Dispensing $43,060 90
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,840 1,130
      Social and Human Service Assistants $42,600 500
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $42,570 90
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $42,540 100
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,450 190
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $42,330 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $42,320 240
      Medical Records Specialists $42,300 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $42,010 180
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,010 130
      Bill and Account Collectors $41,610 50
      Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $41,600 —
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,530 —
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $41,460 40
      Community Health Workers $41,390 40
      Word Processors and Typists $40,910 40
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $40,710 50
      Rock Splitters, Quarry $40,460 90
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $40,320 40
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $40,230 240
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,190 80
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,990 470
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,770 220
      Data Entry Keyers $39,560 80
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,320 1,940
      Food Batchmakers $38,880 100
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,810 200
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $38,710 60
      Counter and Rental Clerks $38,690 190
      Phlebotomists $38,640 100
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,520 450
      Medical Assistants $38,490 440
      Residential Advisors $38,300 140
      Meter Readers, Utilities $38,240 60
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $38,160 180
      Emergency Medical Technicians $38,130 350
      Medical Equipment Preparers $37,890 40
      Customer Service Representatives $37,710 1,410
      Office Clerks, General $37,640 2,480
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,550 2,150
      Nursing Assistants $37,540 1,120
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,470 1,080
      Helpers--Production Workers $37,410 170
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $37,320 30
      Tellers $37,290 530
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $37,230 170
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,880 160
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,860 860
      Dietetic Technicians $36,820 30
      Concierges $36,780 40
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,650 70
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,650 2,540
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $36,560 30
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,460 110
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $36,320 120
      Couriers and Messengers $36,310 40
      Light Truck Drivers $36,250 680
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,200 150
      Security Guards $36,090 730
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $36,070 140
      Production Workers, All Other $36,040 90
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $36,040 290
      Skincare Specialists $35,870 50
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,760 480
      Tire Repairers and Changers $35,660 160
      Medical Transcriptionists $35,480 40
      Funeral Attendants $35,360 40
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,360 30
      Pharmacy Technicians $35,350 490
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $35,340 40
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,140 1,520
      Cooks, Restaurant $35,000 1,600
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,960 —
      Parts Salespersons $34,930 310
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,920 2,040
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $34,910 210
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,630 730
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,680 110
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,560 890
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,280 80
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $33,200 130
      School Bus Monitors $33,170 40
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,930 620
      Library Technicians $32,620 40
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $32,520 370
      Sewing Machine Operators $31,310 40
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,170 1,210
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,120 3,760
      Recreation Workers $30,880 450
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,870 220
      Physical Therapist Aides $30,780 40
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,620 140
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,550 340
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,480 490
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $30,180 60
      File Clerks $30,010 100
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $30,010 130
      Floral Designers $29,840 30
      Animal Caretakers $29,760 270
      Bakers $29,760 250
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,410 250
      Retail Salespersons $29,180 4,220
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,160 360
      Cooks, All Other $29,120 —
      Baggage Porters and Bellhops $28,980 30
      Waiters and Waitresses $28,560 2,360
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,150 3,360
      Library Assistants, Clerical $28,030 130
      Food Preparation Workers $28,010 790
      Cashiers $27,930 3,970
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,510 460
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,480 480
      Cooks, Short Order $27,450 —
      Dishwashers $27,350 570
      Parking Attendants $27,050 60
      Childcare Workers $26,930 370
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,870 480
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $25,550 730
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,460 60
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $23,420 40
      Cooks, Fast Food $23,060 250
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $22,100 150
      Bartenders $21,680 1,100
      Driver/Sales Workers $17,470 300