Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Northwestern Pennsylvania
373 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Northwestern Pennsylvania belongs to Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other, at $21,560 per year. The highest is $262,930.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $21,560 | 50 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $22,080 | 1,690 | |
| 3 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $22,950 | 100 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,040 | 190 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,350 | 340 | |
| 6 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $24,130 | 40 | |
| 7 | Dishwashers | $24,440 | 410 | |
| 8 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,960 | 100 | |
| 9 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $25,310 | 340 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,340 | 3,520 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $262,930 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $211,890 | 380 |
| Dentists, General | $174,330 | 100 |
| Chief Executives | $150,910 | 120 |
| Marketing Managers | $146,150 | 110 |
| Pharmacists | $133,910 | 260 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,470 | 210 |
| Veterinarians | $127,160 | 70 |
| Optometrists | $122,820 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,550 | 160 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $120,360 | 270 |
| Sales Managers | $115,010 | 310 |
| Purchasing Managers | $112,330 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $112,210 | 490 |
| Physician Assistants | $110,400 | 300 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $110,370 | 30 |
| Human Resources Managers | $108,280 | 120 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $104,840 | 500 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $104,240 | 220 |
| Software Developers | $102,310 | 140 |
| Lawyers | $102,270 | 200 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $100,520 | 460 |
| Managers, All Other | $100,360 | 240 |
| Construction Managers | $99,900 | 130 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $99,220 | 40 |
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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