Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Altoona
241 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Altoona belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $279,160 per year. The lowest published median is $22,460.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $279,160 | 240 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $197,360 | 60 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,050 | 60 | |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $129,480 | 120 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,380 | 110 | |
| 6 | Personal Financial Advisors | $125,820 | 40 | |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | $123,270 | 190 | |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | $119,930 | 80 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $119,670 | 70 | |
| 10 | Dentists, General | $117,110 | 30 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $113,980 | 230 | |
| 12 | Electrical Engineers | $105,270 | 50 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $104,010 | 60 | |
| 14 | Managers, All Other | $102,150 | 130 | |
| 15 | Software Developers | $101,670 | 180 | |
| 16 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $100,790 | 130 | |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $100,710 | 160 | |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | $99,660 | 120 | |
| 19 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $98,060 | 70 | |
| 20 | Physical Therapists | $97,710 | 150 | |
| 21 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $95,920 | 90 | |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $95,100 | 360 | |
| 23 | Civil Engineers | $93,680 | 220 | |
| 24 | Construction Managers | $93,460 | 80 | |
| 25 | Computer Systems Analysts | $92,880 | 90 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $22,460 | 380 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,830 | 40 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $25,020 | 110 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,170 | 70 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,090 | 1,800 |
| Dishwashers | $26,960 | 190 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,980 | 170 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,160 | 200 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,390 | 1,800 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,520 | 160 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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