Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania
778 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Pennsylvania belongs to Cardiologists, at $579,120 per year. The lowest published median is $19,910.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Short Order | $19,910 | 3,510 |
| Shampooers | $26,130 | 1,000 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $26,640 | — |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $27,590 | 1,980 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $27,990 | 9,610 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,090 | 17,470 |
| Transportation Workers, All Other | $28,250 | — |
| Bartenders | $28,420 | 37,490 |
| Telemarketers | $28,430 | 1,710 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,570 | 142,220 |
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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