Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Southwestern Pennsylvania
364 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Southwestern Pennsylvania belongs to Bartenders, at $21,380 per year. The highest is $305,350.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $21,380 | 1,260 | |
| 2 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $22,620 | 90 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,570 | 430 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,120 | 290 | |
| 5 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $26,170 | 40 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,890 | 4,180 | |
| 7 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,890 | 420 | |
| 8 | Dishwashers | $26,950 | 480 | |
| 9 | Word Processors and Typists | $27,430 | 40 | |
| 10 | Animal Caretakers | $27,640 | 190 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $305,350 | 360 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $303,830 | 80 |
| Chief Executives | $217,960 | 130 |
| Dentists, General | $165,010 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,370 | 120 |
| Pharmacists | $136,960 | 330 |
| Marketing Managers | $132,900 | 110 |
| Optometrists | $128,600 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,060 | 190 |
| Veterinarians | $124,190 | 60 |
| Purchasing Managers | $124,040 | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | $123,480 | 290 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $122,040 | 240 |
| Sales Managers | $120,440 | 320 |
| Financial Managers | $115,520 | 480 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $108,450 | 290 |
| Human Resources Managers | $108,220 | 100 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $108,010 | 40 |
| Managers, All Other | $107,720 | 220 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $104,710 | 90 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $103,020 | 170 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $101,860 | 410 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $100,990 | 180 |
| Software Developers | $100,410 | 210 |
| Sales Engineers | $100,240 | 80 |
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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