Salaries in Scranton, PA

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA • 470 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Family Medicine Physicians $221,070220
      Nurse Anesthetists $210,35060
      Chief Executives $201,120320
      Dentists, General $182,580100
      Physicians, All Other $166,820560
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $147,380210
      Pharmacists $133,420690
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $132,870370
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $129,100160
      Nurse Practitioners $128,120460
      Podiatrists $126,40040
      Veterinarians $125,29090
      Financial Managers $123,280790
      Computer Network Architects $122,700120
      Physician Assistants $122,240330
      Human Resources Managers $119,430220
      Optometrists $118,18070
      Marketing Managers $116,630210
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $113,95050
      Electrical Engineers $111,700180
      Training and Development Managers $111,60030
      Software Developers $110,860700
      Purchasing Managers $110,35060
      Actuaries $110,30040
      Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $109,74050
      Administrative Services Managers $108,740180
      Managers, All Other $108,730570
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $107,99040
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $106,530110
      Sales Managers $106,450580
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $105,370140
      Construction Managers $104,570180
      Music Directors and Composers $104,00050
      Database Architects $103,74050
      Industrial Production Managers $102,940430
      Information Security Analysts $102,75070
      Lawyers $102,480840
      Personal Financial Advisors $101,810250
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $101,10080
      Medical and Health Services Managers $101,0301,050
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,180510
      Electrical and Electronics Drafters $98,13040
      Physical Therapists $96,760480
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $96,690350
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $96,23050
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $95,980110
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $95,850290
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $95,660290
      Facilities Managers $94,220240
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $92,48030
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,340150
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $91,71060
      Occupational Therapists $90,600360
      Industrial Engineers $90,490570
      Civil Engineers $89,960390
      Management Analysts $89,860510
      Computer Occupations, All Other $89,380410
      General and Operations Managers $89,2105,910
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,900230
      Project Management Specialists $88,600810
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $87,78050
      Natural Sciences Managers $87,31050
      Engineers, All Other $87,24070
      Speech-Language Pathologists $85,710310
      Mechanical Engineers $85,570390
      Sales Engineers $85,57030
      Data Scientists $84,560180
      Computer Programmers $84,260140
      Environmental Engineers $83,13050
      Public Relations Managers $83,04050
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $82,45070
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $82,44090
      Computer Systems Analysts $82,190390
      Power Plant Operators $82,19060
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $81,480130
      Registered Nurses $81,4505,430
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $80,17040
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,16070
      Chemists $79,95090
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $79,840120
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $79,82080
      Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $79,79030
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,420160
      Fundraising Managers $78,98050
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $78,96040
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $78,60060
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,410920
      Database Administrators $78,280100
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $78,280400
      Web Developers $78,17050
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $78,16040
      Credit Analysts $77,670110
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $77,410140
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $77,38050
      Financial and Investment Analysts $77,280190
      Insulation Workers, Mechanical $77,09050
      Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $77,07070
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $76,690300
      School Psychologists $76,64050
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $76,640200
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $76,570240
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $76,500240
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,4802,060
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,400120
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,39040
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,790930
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $75,69090
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $75,420550
      Financial Specialists, All Other $75,42060
      Sheet Metal Workers $74,880140
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $74,660180
      Chiropractors $74,17050
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,0701,190
      Social and Community Service Managers $73,940400
      Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $73,80040
      Labor Relations Specialists $73,530140
      Respiratory Therapists $73,270190
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $73,2402,360
      Budget Analysts $72,90030
      Surveyors $72,80050
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,720980
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $72,48060
      Crane and Tower Operators $71,77050
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,9401,530
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $70,61090
      Cost Estimators $70,090370
      Health Education Specialists $69,41070
      Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $68,59030
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $67,71030
      Accountants and Auditors $67,5301,560
      Loan Officers $67,280300
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $66,93040
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $66,460850
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,120120
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,8601,580
      Financial Examiners $65,84060
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,750850
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $65,66030
      Counselors, All Other $65,52070
      Electricians $65,3901,000
      Dental Hygienists $65,380410
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $65,25050
      Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $65,11050
      Producers and Directors $64,880140
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $64,58040
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $64,580160
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $64,46070
      Technical Writers $64,38030
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $64,01040
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $63,74070
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,690360
      Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $63,63040
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $63,210150
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,130130
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $62,900210
      Instructional Coordinators $62,770250
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $62,710490
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,6401,100
      Logisticians $62,590310
      Tool and Die Makers $62,55070
      Recreational Therapists $62,48040
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $62,38030
      Compliance Officers $62,270560
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $62,04060
      Urban and Regional Planners $61,93040
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,8802,400
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,820770
      Healthcare Social Workers $61,770260
      Therapists, All Other $61,76070
      Marriage and Family Therapists $61,650130
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,6002,040
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $61,57050
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $61,460170
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,3101,920
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $60,82080
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,820840
      Physical Therapist Assistants $60,740210
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,57060
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $60,490360
      Human Resources Specialists $60,3401,170
      Postal Service Clerks $60,030150
      Mechanical Drafters $59,950120
      Transportation Security Screeners $59,95040
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,740340
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $59,72050
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,600190
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,590460
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $59,570420
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $59,48080
      Surgical Technologists $59,420200
      Construction and Building Inspectors $59,210210
      Editors $59,100100
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $59,060570
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,060580
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $58,450780
      Food Service Managers $58,400360
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,370520
      Carpenters $58,2801,100
      Training and Development Specialists $58,180590
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $58,180300
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $58,00070
      Massage Therapists $57,70090
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,680160
      Operations Research Analysts $57,670
      Interior Designers $57,66060
      Chefs and Head Cooks $57,630310
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $57,550200
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,490740
      Fundraisers $57,050140
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $56,6201,130
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $56,52040
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,4405,210
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $56,1001,150
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,030610
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $55,88060
      Firefighters $55,780260
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $55,420130
      Broadcast Technicians $55,32050
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,310850
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $55,220310
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,18040
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $55,09040
      Food Science Technicians $54,57050
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $54,390240
      Conservation Scientists $54,25030
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $54,230140
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $53,71040
      Computer Network Support Specialists $53,450160
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $53,16040
      Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $53,08040
      Computer User Support Specialists $52,980850
      Film and Video Editors $52,85030
      Graphic Designers $52,540290
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $52,25070
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $52,240270
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $51,92050
      Paramedics $51,830160
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $51,730110
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $51,630120
      Clergy $51,380110
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $51,370460
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $51,220350
      Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $51,220170
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,500200
      Social Workers, All Other $50,450200
      Cargo and Freight Agents $50,34070
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,890370
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,7801,230
      Rehabilitation Counselors $49,590230
      Medical Equipment Repairers $49,37060
      Machinists $49,160620
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $49,10060
      Mechanical Door Repairers $49,03060
      Community Health Workers $49,000
      Procurement Clerks $49,000110
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,93090
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $48,79060
      Directors, Religious Activities and Education $48,73090
      Chemical Technicians $48,63060
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,6003,180
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,580280
      Crematory Operators $48,48040
      Insurance Sales Agents $48,470570
      Private Detectives and Investigators $48,43050
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $48,430220
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $48,410200
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,4105,880
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $48,380100
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,300400
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,28040
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,190500
      Public Relations Specialists $48,060240
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,040240
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $47,88070
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $47,88040
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,750160
      Credit Counselors $47,70060
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $47,630100
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $47,630140
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $47,540130
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $47,520140
      Construction Laborers $47,3801,470
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $47,370
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $47,26050
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $47,23050
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,210220
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $47,20040
      Highway Maintenance Workers $47,200600
      Religious Workers, All Other $47,19090
      Roofers $47,160100
      Biological Technicians $47,110
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $47,080360
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,0702,160
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $46,84070
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,76070
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $46,72030
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,640340
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $46,59040
      Coaches and Scouts $46,520270
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,330260
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,2801,290
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $46,140150
      Advertising Sales Agents $46,050110
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,020100
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $45,99070
      Audio and Video Technicians $45,97070
      Insurance Underwriters $45,930260
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,9101,300
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,810130
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,7801,980
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,780150
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,760130
      Judicial Law Clerks $45,48040
      New Accounts Clerks $45,46070
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,410240
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $45,330110
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,280800
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $45,160150
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $45,140330
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,130280
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,950
      Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,89040
      Dental Assistants $44,810430
      Bill and Account Collectors $44,730450
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,690360
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $44,64040
      Pest Control Workers $44,61090
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $44,45090
      Medical Records Specialists $44,370230
      Printing Press Operators $44,360400
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,3102,160
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $44,240210
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,940280
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $43,76070
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $43,63070
      Medical Transcriptionists $43,47050
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $43,370240
      Social and Human Service Assistants $43,3401,140
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $43,320150
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,290420
      Medical Equipment Preparers $43,270110
      Travel Agents $43,19050
      Opticians, Dispensing $43,150130
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,02070
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $42,62070
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $42,58070
      Light Truck Drivers $42,3602,370
      Billing and Posting Clerks $42,290590
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,900160
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $41,88090
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,86010,160
      Photographers $41,60030
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,4701,270
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $41,420190
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,9602,890
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,930320
      Office Clerks, General $40,6405,210
      Real Estate Sales Agents $40,310100
      Tellers $40,190760
      Order Clerks $40,110100
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $40,09060
      Medical Assistants $40,060880
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $39,62040
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $39,310150
      Data Entry Keyers $39,230180
      Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,090120
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,030800
      Nursing Assistants $38,8302,900
      Meter Readers, Utilities $38,83040
      Customer Service Representatives $38,8203,830
      Food Batchmakers $38,740440
      Psychiatric Technicians $38,720480
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,500110
      Tutors $38,440130
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,3901,770
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,1803,520
      Tire Repairers and Changers $38,110370
      Counter and Rental Clerks $38,060430
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $38,05060
      Phlebotomists $37,940230
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,92090
      Residential Advisors $37,740240
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $37,690170
      Helpers--Electricians $37,40060
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,380160
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,270210
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,2402,370
      Bus Drivers, School $37,1001,050
      Security Guards $37,0401,960
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $36,89090
      Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $36,84030
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $36,820220
      Helpers--Production Workers $36,810330
      Emergency Medical Technicians $36,760460
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,7201,200
      Skincare Specialists $36,670
      Production Workers, All Other $36,650550
      File Clerks $36,54070
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $36,48040
      Sewing Machine Operators $36,400320
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,2606,810
      Parts Salespersons $36,150390
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,8601,040
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,510130
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,3703,570
      Conveyor Operators and Tenders $35,36040
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $35,350100
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,280230
      Pharmacy Technicians $35,2501,020
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $35,17070
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $35,07090
      Tax Preparers $34,99090
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,8501,580
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,580560
      Library Technicians $34,38040
      Bakers $34,370640
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $34,320230
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,320540
      Floral Designers $34,05070
      Cooks, Restaurant $34,0402,120
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $33,60060
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $33,43040
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,310110
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,950480
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $32,940360
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $32,740210
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $32,10030
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $31,96080
      Telemarketers $31,92060
      Word Processors and Typists $31,78090
      Driver/Sales Workers $31,7301,040
      Concierges $31,25030
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,200710
      Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $31,20050
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $31,200550
      Couriers and Messengers $31,050100
      Recreation Workers $30,980470
      Physical Therapist Aides $30,93080
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,030640
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,9401,190
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $29,81070
      Parking Attendants $29,570140
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,550740
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,550710
      Animal Caretakers $29,410290
      Retail Salespersons $29,2506,700
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,250380
      Library Assistants, Clerical $29,210130
      Dietetic Technicians $28,97060
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,8909,340
      Tour and Travel Guides $28,85050
      Waiters and Waitresses $28,7903,360
      Childcare Workers $28,600750
      Dishwashers $28,280740
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,2601,840
      Food Preparation Workers $28,2201,020
      Bartenders $27,8201,500
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,800770
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,7705,900
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,360620
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,320540
      Cashiers $27,2905,220
      Shampooers $25,650
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $25,640240
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,960130
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,690530
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $21,860160
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $21,75080
      Helpers--Carpenters $21,740
      Cooks, Short Order $18,100150