Salaries in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area • 395 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Southwestern Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Family Medicine Physicians $303,830 80
Nurse Anesthetists $227,580 40
Physicians, All Other $224,990 190
Dentists, General $162,540 60
Architectural and Engineering Managers $146,710 110
Chief Executives $140,910 200

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Family Medicine Physicians $303,830 80
      Nurse Anesthetists $227,580 40
      Physicians, All Other $224,990 190
      Dentists, General $162,540 60
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $146,710 110
      Chief Executives $140,910 200
      Pharmacists $139,020 340
      Optometrists $128,600 30
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $128,400 170
      Veterinarians $123,720 70
      Financial Managers $122,210 520
      Nurse Practitioners $121,480 250
      Sales Managers $120,290 290
      Human Resources Managers $119,470 110
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $115,580 40
      Managers, All Other $115,420 230
      Physician Assistants $112,100 270
      Purchasing Managers $109,010 40
      Industrial Production Managers $104,170 290
      Personal Financial Advisors $103,730 170
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $101,720 40
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $101,250 350
      Construction Managers $100,660 110
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $100,410 120
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $100,000 190
      Sales Engineers $99,780 40
      Electrical Engineers $99,620 100
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $99,450 70
      Physical Therapists $98,000 290
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $97,730 50
      Software Developers $96,660 150
      Marketing Managers $95,120 80
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $94,240 100
      Medical and Health Services Managers $93,520 460
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $93,100 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $92,480 250
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $91,000 30
      Civil Engineers $90,990 180
      Speech-Language Pathologists $89,860 150
      Natural Sciences Managers $89,190 40
      Power Plant Operators $87,650 100
      Millwrights $87,480 70
      Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $85,840 40
      Occupational Therapists $85,250 180
      School Psychologists $85,170 30
      Information Security Analysts $84,850 50
      Facilities Managers $83,930 130
      Funeral Home Managers $83,710 30
      Industrial Engineers $83,550 320
      Mechanical Engineers $83,080 350
      General and Operations Managers $82,780 3,400
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,700 150
      Financial and Investment Analysts $82,000 120
      Lawyers $81,380 220
      Project Management Specialists $81,040 430
      Computer Systems Analysts $80,930 130
      Engineers, All Other $80,850 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,770 80
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $80,760 50
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $80,510 30
      Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $80,150 30
      Registered Nurses $79,970 2,220
      Labor Relations Specialists $79,480 90
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $78,850 30
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $78,490 30
      Data Scientists $78,160 60
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,910 2,030
      Database Administrators $77,480 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,210 870
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $77,170 60
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,150 130
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $76,310 170
      Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $75,990 80
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $75,900 60
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $75,870 90
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,630 340
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,610 610
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $75,360 100
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,010 1,770
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,880 40
      Gas Plant Operators $74,650 50
      Logisticians $74,290 120
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $74,130 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $73,330 70
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $73,320 130
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $73,240 70
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,230 100
      Computer Occupations, All Other $73,110 140
      Management Analysts $73,080 150
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $72,900 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,860 690
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $72,630 200
      Cost Estimators $72,510 230
      Administrative Services Managers $72,450 80
      Counselors, All Other $72,240 120
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $71,730 220
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,440 —
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $70,740 30
      Insurance Underwriters $70,700 60
      Computer Programmers $70,680 40
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $69,050 80
      Surveyors $68,630 40
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,930 970
      Electricians $67,860 630
      Chiropractors $67,410 50
      Social and Community Service Managers $66,980 250
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,740 990
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $66,520 80
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $65,960 40
      Instructional Coordinators $65,860 70
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $65,540 130
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $65,480 250
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $65,160 90
      Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $65,080 250
      Continuous Mining Machine Operators $64,750 110
      Health Education Specialists $64,500 40
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,160 220
      Accountants and Auditors $64,080 920
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,060 230
      Credit Analysts $63,780 80
      Compliance Officers $63,710 300
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,540 2,530
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $63,510 60
      Dental Hygienists $63,220 210
      Computer Network Support Specialists $62,840 30
      Respiratory Therapists $62,560 100
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $62,530 30
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $62,440 180
      Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $62,390 —
      Human Resources Specialists $62,080 460
      Social Workers, All Other $61,900 30
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $61,880 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,780 540
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,460 300
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,350 1,110
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,260 40
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $60,910 30
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,880 330
      Financial Examiners $60,510 40
      Healthcare Social Workers $60,410 120
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $59,760 70
      Lodging Managers $59,740 30
      Real Estate Sales Agents $59,280 60
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $58,920 150
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $58,900 370
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,820 60
      Mechanical Drafters $58,750 90
      Training and Development Specialists $58,740 190
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $58,720 110
      Postal Service Clerks $58,510 230
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $58,390 90
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,320 170
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $58,270 40
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $58,260 60
      Tool and Die Makers $58,170 80
      Fundraisers $58,100 70
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $57,410 320
      Urban and Regional Planners $57,340 —
      Medical Equipment Repairers $57,280 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,120 1,440
      Marriage and Family Therapists $56,960 50
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,760 950
      Physical Therapist Assistants $56,730 160
      Food Service Managers $56,270 200
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $56,160 80
      Sheet Metal Workers $56,160 30
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $56,150 180
      Loan Officers $55,950 300
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $55,730 110
      Community Health Workers $55,500 110
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $55,320 1,030
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $55,310 300
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,240 30
      Machinists $55,150 1,040
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,140 300
      Computer User Support Specialists $54,940 310
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,430 470
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $54,040 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $53,450 110
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,420 340
      Construction and Building Inspectors $53,000 90
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $52,860 40
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $52,790 150
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $52,720 40
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,530 260
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,430 700
      Clergy $52,250 80
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $52,180 70
      Surgical Technologists $52,100 60
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $52,090 440
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,810 70
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $51,660 120
      Public Relations Specialists $51,620 90
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $51,150 40
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,910 520
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,840 3,110
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $50,810 30
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,600 50
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $50,040 110
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,030 1,410
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $50,020 140
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,920 110
      Chemists $49,840 50
      Chefs and Head Cooks $49,760 160
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $49,660 220
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,500 80
      Insurance Sales Agents $49,390 350
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,310 1,340
      Carpenters $49,070 510
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $49,050 80
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,010 40
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $48,880 40
      Massage Therapists $48,820 50
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $48,520 220
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,400 580
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,260 460
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,120 140
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $47,930 160
      Wellhead Pumpers $47,640 50
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $47,530 30
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $47,490 270
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $47,460 70
      Coaches and Scouts $47,210 570
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,150 100
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,140 2,580
      Helpers--Extraction Workers $47,120 40
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,020 360
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $46,790 80
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,710 150
      Roofers $46,500 50
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,490 60
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,350 220
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,340 70
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,230 30
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,110 140
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,970 1,740
      Athletic Trainers $45,750 50
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,730 90
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $45,710 40
      Paramedics $45,700 110
      Conservation Scientists $45,600 130
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,420 300
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $45,410 40
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $45,340 190
      Printing Press Operators $45,170 150
      Rehabilitation Counselors $45,110 100
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $45,110 90
      Construction Laborers $45,070 1,320
      Graphic Designers $45,050 80
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,880 100
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,780 170
      Food Batchmakers $44,740 140
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $44,610 660
      Crane and Tower Operators $44,610 70
      Log Graders and Scalers $44,530 40
      Medical Records Specialists $44,460 220
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,400 410
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $44,350 50
      Bill and Account Collectors $43,860 120
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $43,840 110
      Meter Readers, Utilities $43,800 —
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,720 1,400
      Procurement Clerks $43,700 50
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,700 790
      Dental Assistants $43,560 190
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,210 130
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,170 230
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $43,160 40
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $42,960 120
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $42,810 60
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $42,580 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $42,530 1,430
      Highway Maintenance Workers $42,420 600
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $42,010 90
      Editors $41,670 50
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $41,660 70
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,600 110
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $41,480 160
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,830 610
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $40,770 70
      Billing and Posting Clerks $40,380 480
      File Clerks $40,360 110
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $40,000 70
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,990 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $39,900 80
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $39,680 110
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $39,650 50
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $39,630 160
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,520 810
      Legislators $39,490 —
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $39,360 70
      New Accounts Clerks $39,220 —
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $39,120 260
      Psychiatric Technicians $39,100 280
      Social and Human Service Assistants $39,050 500
      Advertising Sales Agents $38,790 50
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,510 1,890
      Tutors $38,480 50
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $38,430 40
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,400 40
      Firefighters $38,370 40
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,290 2,560
      Production Workers, All Other $38,280 110
      Chemical Technicians $38,160 60
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,070 170
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $37,990 150
      Data Entry Keyers $37,950 220
      Office Clerks, General $37,950 3,000
      Customer Service Representatives $37,860 1,710
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,750 130
      Medical Equipment Preparers $37,680 40
      Medical Assistants $37,670 680
      Nursing Assistants $37,590 1,280
      Opticians, Dispensing $37,570 60
      Helpers--Production Workers $37,530 80
      Order Clerks $37,510 160
      Emergency Medical Technicians $37,460 290
      Tire Repairers and Changers $37,410 150
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,200 1,140
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,130 510
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,130 40
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,970 220
      Bus Drivers, School $36,800 1,000
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $36,690 110
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $36,640 30
      Counter and Rental Clerks $36,630 210
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,300 760
      Tellers $36,270 550
      Phlebotomists $36,200 80
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,020 440
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,860 450
      Pharmacy Technicians $35,840 500
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $35,820 60
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $35,820 230
      Parts Salespersons $35,760 360
      Sewing Machine Operators $35,700 70
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,620 90
      Stockers and Order Fillers $35,610 3,000
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $35,500 120
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,090 40
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $35,060 60
      Security Guards $34,740 410
      Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $34,710 30
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,960 80
      Funeral Attendants $33,900 70
      Bakers $33,680 290
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $33,460 70
      Light Truck Drivers $33,020 920
      Residential Advisors $32,990 260
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,880 1,900
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,870 660
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $32,400 70
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,150 60
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,520 440
      Cooks, Restaurant $31,200 1,330
      Couriers and Messengers $31,150 50
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,080 710
      Pharmacy Aides $30,930 60
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,930 120
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $30,720 140
      Dietetic Technicians $30,190 40
      Floral Designers $30,070 50
      Recreation Workers $30,020 300
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $29,930 420
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,650 4,070
      Retail Salespersons $29,400 3,910
      Tour and Travel Guides $29,180 30
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,030 400
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,830 780
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,820 1,310
      Judicial Law Clerks $28,660 30
      Word Processors and Typists $28,620 30
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,540 120
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,160 480
      Cashiers $28,160 3,630
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,150 300
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,090 40
      Food Preparation Workers $27,560 620
      Waiters and Waitresses $27,550 1,800
      Animal Caretakers $27,530 220
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,190 480
      Parking Attendants $26,720 50
      Dishwashers $26,630 470
      Childcare Workers $25,660 370
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $24,140 50
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,660 3,760
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $23,330 120
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $23,100 30
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,080 240
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,970 350
      Library Assistants, Clerical $22,420 80
      Cooks, Fast Food $22,420 370
      Cooks, Short Order $20,800 —
      Bartenders $20,720 1,240
      Driver/Sales Workers $18,690 370