May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northwestern Pennsylvania
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area
373 occupations
Across 373 occupations with published wages in Northwestern Pennsylvania, nurse anesthetists record the highest median at $262,930 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northwestern Pennsylvania
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $262,930 | — | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $211,890 | 380 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $174,330 | 100 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $150,910 | 120 | |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | $146,150 | 110 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $133,910 | 260 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,470 | 210 | |
| 8 | Veterinarians | $127,160 | 70 | |
| 9 | Optometrists | $122,820 | 40 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,550 | 160 | |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $120,360 | 270 | |
| 12 | Sales Managers | $115,010 | 310 | |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | $112,330 | 50 | |
| 14 | Financial Managers | $112,210 | 490 | |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | $110,400 | 300 | |
| 16 | Natural Sciences Managers | $110,370 | 30 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $108,280 | 120 | |
| 18 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $104,840 | 500 | |
| 19 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $104,240 | 220 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $102,310 | 140 | |
| 21 | Lawyers | $102,270 | 200 | |
| 22 | Industrial Production Managers | $100,520 | 460 | |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | $100,360 | 240 | |
| 24 | Construction Managers | $99,900 | 130 | |
| 25 | Petroleum Engineers | $99,220 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,970 | $30,590 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,020 | $82,410 |
| Cashiers | 3,860 | $28,310 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,520 | $26,340 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,400 | $30,160 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,130 | $80,510 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,010 | $55,960 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,970 | $35,160 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,940 | $39,490 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,850 | $40,490 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $21,560 | 50 |
| Bartenders | $22,080 | 1,690 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $22,950 | 100 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,040 | 190 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,350 | 340 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $24,130 | 40 |
| Dishwashers | $24,440 | 410 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,960 | 100 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $25,310 | 340 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,340 | 3,520 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.