May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Scranton
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
449 occupations
Across 449 occupations with published wages in Scranton, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $297,430 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Scranton
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $297,430 | 70 | |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $232,880 | 640 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $216,530 | 270 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $199,800 | — | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $195,480 | 170 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $156,420 | 210 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,700 | 430 | |
| 9 | Optometrists | $133,010 | 80 | |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $130,950 | 570 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $127,000 | 250 | |
| 12 | Veterinarians | $126,960 | 100 | |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,820 | 430 | |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | $126,230 | 310 | |
| 15 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $125,800 | 50 | |
| 16 | Financial Managers | $124,920 | 920 | |
| 17 | Database Architects | $120,890 | 30 | |
| 18 | Software Developers | $119,960 | 730 | |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | $119,920 | 60 | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $116,120 | 600 | |
| 21 | Computer Network Architects | $114,570 | 90 | |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | $111,970 | 540 | |
| 23 | Training and Development Managers | $111,600 | 30 | |
| 24 | Actuaries | $110,300 | 40 | |
| 25 | Human Resources Managers | $110,000 | 270 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 10,250 | $37,410 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 9,970 | $29,460 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 9,630 | $42,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,450 | $27,520 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,330 | $30,020 |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,010 | $93,820 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,400 | $82,650 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 5,210 | $57,580 |
| Cashiers | 5,200 | $28,380 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,830 | $43,160 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Shampooers | $19,690 | 120 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,920 | 200 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,260 | 680 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,530 | 170 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,520 | 6,450 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,720 | 690 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,840 | 340 |
| Bartenders | $28,010 | 1,530 |
| Dishwashers | $28,100 | 790 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,130 | 620 |
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.