Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Philadelphia
713 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Philadelphia belongs to Transportation Workers, All Other, at $28,250 per year. The highest is $452,940.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation Workers, All Other | $28,250 | — | |
| 2 | Telemarketers | $28,430 | — | |
| 3 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $29,800 | 158,280 | |
| 4 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $29,870 | 200 | |
| 5 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $31,200 | 7,320 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Short Order | $31,360 | 1,340 | |
| 7 | Religious Workers, All Other | $32,220 | 350 | |
| 8 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $32,220 | 2,980 | |
| 9 | Cooks, Fast Food | $32,220 | 4,010 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $32,220 | 69,080 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $452,940 | 550 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $380,800 | 310 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $365,830 | 90 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $341,810 | 130 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $320,040 | 250 |
| Orthodontists | $311,180 | — |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $294,430 | 1,790 |
| Chief Executives | $292,770 | 4,120 |
| Psychiatrists | $279,410 | 640 |
| Physicians, All Other | $245,810 | 11,380 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | — |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 290 |
| Neurologists | $239,200 | 70 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 240 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $238,540 | 1,190 |
| Pediatricians, General | $226,440 | 870 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $204,160 | 210 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $198,590 | 220 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $180,330 | 1,760 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $173,470 | 15,090 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $172,900 | 5,510 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,140 | 5,060 |
| Lawyers | $170,660 | 19,040 |
| Financial Managers | $166,920 | 18,520 |
| Marketing Managers | $166,310 | 8,270 |
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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