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Highest paying jobs in Pennsylvania after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Pennsylvania, cardiologist pays most: $579,120 a year, and a single filer keeps about $371,861 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Pennsylvania tax. 5 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Pennsylvania paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Pennsylvania?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Pennsylvania after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Cardiologist	$579,120	$371,861
2	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	$553,740	$356,757
3	Anesthesiologist	$461,390	$301,800
4	Radiologist	$455,380	$298,223
5	Pathologist	$413,370	$273,223
6	Orthopedic Surgeon	$354,020	$237,904
7	Orthodontist	$311,180	$212,410
8	Family Medicine Physician	$306,030	$209,345
9	Ophthalmologist	$304,290	$208,310
10	Psychiatrist	$278,970	$193,242
11	Chief Executive	$232,560	$164,430
12	General Pediatrician	$226,440	$160,605
13	Nurse Anesthetist	$221,530	$157,535
14	Other Physician	$217,310	$154,852
15	Internal Medicine Physician	$213,310	$152,032
16	Physicist	$210,990	$150,396
17	Other Dental Specialist	$195,150	$139,184
18	Airline Pilot	$164,990	$118,856
19	Engineering Manager	$164,690	$118,660
20	IT Manager	$163,910	$118,152
21	General Dentist	$163,390	$117,813
22	Lawyer	$157,180	$113,763
23	Podiatrist	$155,050	$112,374
24	Marketing Manager	$150,810	$109,609
25	Financial Manager	$145,610	$106,218

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Pennsylvania: Dermatologist, Emergency Medicine Physician, Neurologist, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Other Surgeon.

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Every job with a median in Pennsylvania: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Cardiologist	$579,120	$371,861	640
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	$553,740	$356,757	–
Anesthesiologist	$461,390	$301,800	410
Radiologist	$455,380	$298,223	1,360
Pathologist	$413,370	$273,223	210
Orthopedic Surgeon	$354,020	$237,904	240
Orthodontist	$311,180	$212,410	–
Family Medicine Physician	$306,030	$209,345	4,190
Ophthalmologist	$304,290	$208,310	310
Psychiatrist	$278,970	$193,242	830
Chief Executive	$232,560	$164,430	8,850
General Pediatrician	$226,440	$160,605	1,120
Nurse Anesthetist	$221,530	$157,535	2,500
Other Physician	$217,310	$154,852	23,800
Internal Medicine Physician	$213,310	$152,032	990
Physicist	$210,990	$150,396	230
Other Dental Specialist	$195,150	$139,184	160
Airline Pilot	$164,990	$118,856	2,270
Engineering Manager	$164,690	$118,660	9,640
IT Manager	$163,910	$118,152	27,060
General Dentist	$163,390	$117,813	4,460
Lawyer	$157,180	$113,763	27,170
Podiatrist	$155,050	$112,374	390
Marketing Manager	$150,810	$109,609	13,840
Financial Manager	$145,610	$106,218	32,180
Medical Dosimetrist	$142,850	$104,418	160
Purchasing Manager	$141,790	$103,727	2,530
Political Scientist	$140,020	$102,573	70
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$139,040	$101,934	770
Pharmacist	$138,160	$101,360	14,090
Natural Sciences Manager	$137,900	$101,191	7,980
Optometrist	$135,400	$99,560	1,720
Other Physical Scientist	$134,780	$99,156	460
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$134,090	$98,706	2,750
Commercial Pilot	$134,030	$98,667	530
Aerospace Engineer	$133,940	$98,608	990
Veterinarian	$133,520	$98,334	3,490
Nuclear Engineer	$133,250	$98,158	340
Human Resources Manager	$133,060	$98,034	8,230
Air Traffic Controller	$132,350	$97,571	460
Computer Network Architect	$131,840	$97,239	6,080
Other Manager	$131,600	$97,082	20,170
Sales Manager	$130,610	$96,437	20,460
Computer Research Scientist	$130,300	$96,235	330
Nurse Practitioner	$130,140	$96,130	10,670
Physician Assistant	$127,070	$94,128	9,020
Software Developer	$126,550	$93,789	55,920
Actuary	$125,040	$92,805	1,710
Nuclear Technician	$124,070	$92,172	310
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$122,940	$91,435	1,540
Biomedical Engineer	$122,560	$91,187	950
Training and Development Manager	$122,150	$90,920	1,480
Health and Safety Engineer	$121,730	$90,645	490
Law Professor	$121,310	$90,362	710
Electronics Engineer	$121,260	$90,329	1,440
Nurse Midwive	$119,990	$89,475	320
K-12 Education Administrator	$118,710	$88,615	14,460
Public Relations Manager	$118,050	$88,171	2,210
Economics Professor	$117,970	$88,118	610
Information Security Analyst	$117,770	$87,983	4,660
Avionics Technician	$117,470	$87,782	70
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$117,250	$87,634	900
Chemical Engineer	$116,970	$87,446	810
Economist	$115,000	$86,122	560
Fundraising Manager	$111,280	$83,621	1,950
Electrical Engineer	$110,820	$83,312	6,970
Judge and Magistrate	$110,580	$83,151	–
Industrial Production Manager	$109,140	$82,183	10,200
Other Engineer	$108,950	$82,055	3,250
Construction Manager	$108,250	$81,585	6,840
Health Specialties Professor	$107,920	$81,363	14,890
Other Computer Occupation	$107,230	$80,899	14,580
Materials Scientist	$106,920	$80,691	100
Data Scientist	$106,850	$80,644	13,810
Power Line Installer	$106,230	$80,227	4,150
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$105,650	$79,837	220
Administrative Services Manager	$105,640	$79,831	4,880
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$105,240	$79,562	8,540
Personal Financial Advisor	$105,200	$79,535	12,200
Funeral Home Manager	$104,400	$78,997	560
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$104,160	$78,836	2,820
Technical Sales Representative	$103,790	$78,587	7,190
College Administrator	$103,740	$78,554	8,000
Health Services Manager	$103,670	$78,507	30,480
Environmental Engineer	$103,330	$78,278	1,750
Other Treating Practitioner	$103,150	$78,157	870
General and Operations Manager	$103,130	$78,144	172,010
Financial Risk Specialist	$103,040	$78,083	2,370
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$103,010	$78,063	240
Police Supervisor	$102,400	$77,653	5,690
Petroleum Engineer	$101,880	$77,304	600
Business Professor	$101,760	$77,223	4,630
Architecture Professor	$101,740	$77,209	440
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$101,660	$77,156	1,110
Physical Therapist	$101,380	$76,967	11,710
Firefighting Supervisor	$101,050	$76,746	1,340
Anthropology Professor	$100,880	$76,631	140
Other Biological Scientist	$100,780	$76,564	1,810
Radiation Therapist	$100,540	$76,403	560
Project Management Specialist	$100,150	$76,141	36,150
Database Administrator	$100,110	$76,114	2,450
Sociology Professor	$99,660	$75,811	440
Industrial Engineer	$99,560	$75,744	13,180
Medical Scientist	$99,190	$75,496	12,630
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$98,930	$75,321	560
History Professor	$98,850	$75,267	960
Computer Systems Analyst	$98,550	$75,065	19,450
Sales Engineer	$98,500	$75,032	1,980
Occupational Therapist	$98,440	$74,992	6,560
Physics Professor	$98,370	$74,944	580
Materials Engineer	$98,030	$74,716	720
Administrative Law Judge	$98,010	$74,703	800
Mechanical Engineer	$97,920	$74,642	13,550
Civil Engineer	$97,850	$74,595	15,870
Other Social Scientist	$97,640	$74,454	620
Detective	$97,580	$74,414	3,370
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$97,530	$74,380	800
Computer Science Professor	$97,500	$74,360	1,520
Art Director	$97,450	$74,326	1,250
Political Science Professor	$97,230	$74,178	660
Geography Professor	$97,120	$74,104	220
Architect	$97,030	$74,044	3,760
Registered Nurse	$96,430	$73,641	146,520
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$96,010	$73,358	260
Power Plant Operator	$95,800	$73,217	1,010
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$95,720	$73,163	310
Other Psychologist	$95,650	$73,116	780
Facilities Manager	$95,290	$72,874	6,870
Other Education Administrator	$95,190	$72,807	550
Chemistry Professor	$95,070	$72,727	1,270
Genetic Counselor	$94,930	$72,632	230
Gambling Manager	$94,800	$72,545	170
Criminal Justice Professor	$94,710	$72,485	790
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$94,600	$72,411	1,520
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$94,570	$72,390	740
Management Analyst	$93,830	$71,893	34,420
Statistician	$93,830	$71,893	1,630
Pile Driver Operator	$93,550	$71,705	90
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$93,030	$71,355	4,530
Speech-Language Pathologist	$92,960	$71,308	6,570
Clinical Psychologist	$91,870	$70,576	3,140
Hydrologist	$91,730	$70,482	160
Environmental Science Professor	$91,640	$70,421	240
Labor Relations Specialist	$91,320	$70,206	3,470
MRI Technologist	$91,120	$70,072	2,250
Audiologist	$89,480	$68,970	460
Computer Programmer	$89,180	$68,768	3,120
Epidemiologist	$87,860	$67,881	360
Technical Writer	$87,620	$67,719	1,330
Occupational Safety Specialist	$87,050	$67,336	4,890
Mining and Geological Engineer	$87,020	$67,316	–
Boilermaker	$86,850	$67,202	260
Web Developer	$86,380	$66,886	1,670
Other Artist and Related Worker	$86,260	$66,805	100
Library Science Professor	$86,250	$66,799	30
Network and Systems Administrator	$86,140	$66,725	7,750
Biological Science Professor	$85,970	$66,610	2,410
Compliance Officer	$85,580	$66,348	19,810
Police Officer	$85,470	$66,274	26,510
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$84,750	$65,790	40
Microbiologist	$84,650	$65,723	670
Financial and Investment Analyst	$84,460	$65,596	13,310
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$84,400	$65,555	–
Budget Analyst	$84,240	$65,448	1,490
Geoscientist	$84,180	$65,407	910
Refinery Operator	$83,870	$65,199	820
Other Life Scientist	$83,680	$65,071	290
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$83,610	$65,024	2,750
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$83,510	$64,957	490
Food Scientist and Technologist	$83,380	$64,870	400
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$83,150	$64,715	640
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$82,970	$64,594	1,610
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$82,870	$64,527	5,930
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$82,710	$64,419	2,980
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$82,610	$64,352	770
Locomotive Engineer	$82,460	$64,251	1,430
Taper	$82,240	$64,104	60
School Psychologist	$82,190	$64,070	2,600
Mathematical Science Professor	$82,170	$64,056	2,000
Engineering Professor	$82,070	$63,989	2,990
Aircraft Assembler	$81,680	$63,727	740
Emergency Management Director	$81,550	$63,640	520
Transportation Inspector	$81,550	$63,640	340
Construction Supervisor	$81,540	$63,633	26,860
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$81,460	$63,579	430
Telecom Line Installer	$81,020	$63,284	3,890
Gas Plant Operator	$80,810	$63,142	1,370
Urban and Regional Planner	$80,810	$63,142	860
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$80,770	$63,116	590
English Professor	$80,670	$63,048	2,530
Health Education Specialist	$80,670	$63,048	2,690
Dental Hygienist	$80,610	$63,008	7,970
Other Business Operations Specialist	$80,590	$62,995	27,250
Broadcast Technician	$80,470	$62,914	950
Agricultural Engineer	$80,300	$62,800	–
Credit Analyst	$80,280	$62,786	1,930
Ship Engineer	$80,210	$62,739	90
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$79,660	$62,369	130
Operations Research Analyst	$79,640	$62,356	3,220
Other Extraction Worker	$79,520	$62,275	–
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$79,400	$62,195	20,220
Logistician	$79,340	$62,154	9,980
Accountant and Auditor	$79,000	$61,926	54,290
Insurance Underwriter	$78,950	$61,892	5,160
High School Teacher	$78,800	$61,791	52,240
Other Financial Specialist	$78,610	$61,664	4,030
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$78,540	$61,617	200
Financial Examiner	$78,500	$61,590	2,590
Respiratory Therapist	$78,490	$61,583	6,530
Cost Estimator	$78,480	$61,576	9,420
Nursing Professor	$78,460	$61,563	4,290
Utilities Meter Reader	$78,450	$61,556	860
Network Support Specialist	$78,310	$61,462	4,170
Forester	$78,280	$61,442	310
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$78,220	$61,402	100
Control and Valve Installer	$78,120	$61,334	1,330
Aircraft Mechanic	$78,000	$61,254	2,080
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$77,980	$61,240	690
Middle School Teacher	$77,930	$61,207	22,720
Communications Professor	$77,790	$61,113	1,530
Animal Scientist	$77,660	$61,025	90
Writer and Author	$77,410	$60,857	1,080
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$77,290	$60,777	13,270
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$77,280	$60,770	4,170
Foreign Language Professor	$77,210	$60,723	1,060
Landscape Architect	$77,130	$60,669	910
Chemist	$77,090	$60,642	6,800
Elementary School Teacher	$77,060	$60,622	48,370
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$77,040	$60,609	3,710
High School Special Education Teacher	$77,000	$60,582	11,040
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$76,600	$60,313	1,280
Other Special Education Teacher	$76,530	$60,266	450
Environmental Scientist	$76,110	$59,984	3,020
Electrical Engineering Technician	$76,070	$59,957	3,470
Radiologic Technologist	$76,050	$59,943	8,090
Farmer and Rancher	$76,040	$59,936	80
Psychology Professor	$75,960	$59,883	2,120
Surveyor	$75,950	$59,876	1,610
Social Work Professor	$75,920	$59,856	1,050
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$75,890	$59,836	160
High School Vocational Teacher	$75,760	$59,748	4,840
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$75,620	$59,654	450
Other Media Equipment Worker	$75,600	$59,641	580
Instructional Coordinator	$75,580	$59,627	7,540
Producer and Director	$75,460	$59,547	4,200
Social and Community Service Manager	$75,280	$59,426	10,220
Executive Assistant	$75,270	$59,419	12,910
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$75,240	$59,399	–
Other Legal Support Worker	$75,190	$59,365	970
Production Supervisor	$74,990	$59,231	28,900
Education Professor	$74,910	$59,177	3,390
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$74,710	$59,043	650
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$74,670	$59,016	–
Other Social Worker	$74,430	$58,854	1,730
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$73,550	$58,263	17,430
Firefighter	$73,460	$58,202	5,020
Insurance Sales Agent	$73,370	$58,142	19,390
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$73,180	$58,014	140
Stationary Engineer	$72,900	$57,826	1,730
Other Designer	$72,760	$57,732	–
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$72,720	$57,705	500
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$72,680	$57,678	7,640
Other Personal Service Manager	$72,640	$57,651	280
Historian	$71,970	$57,201	70
Financial Services Sales Agent	$71,840	$57,114	15,510
Timing Device Assembler	$71,770	$57,067	–
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$71,760	$57,060	300
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$71,590	$56,946	2,560
Training and Development Specialist	$71,350	$56,784	14,780
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$70,820	$56,428	1,620
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$70,640	$56,307	4,910
Soil and Plant Scientist	$70,550	$56,247	200
Human Resources Specialist	$70,450	$56,179	36,960
Tile and Stone Setter	$70,230	$56,032	880
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$70,110	$55,951	770
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$70,030	$55,897	180
Embalmer	$69,950	$55,843	50
Brickmason and Blockmason	$69,560	$55,581	2,910
Other Media Worker	$69,470	$55,521	470
Loan Officer	$69,300	$55,407	8,140
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$68,990	$55,198	1,220
Other Engineering Technician	$68,930	$55,158	1,610
Bridge and Lock Tender	$68,810	$55,077	110
Market Research Analyst	$68,760	$55,044	31,040
Plumber	$68,080	$54,587	13,620
Arbitrator and Mediator	$67,890	$54,459	310
Electrician	$67,600	$54,264	22,730
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$67,410	$54,136	4,270
Probation Officer	$67,370	$54,109	4,310
Transportation Security Screener	$67,330	$54,082	1,460
Chiropractor	$67,230	$54,015	1,770
Rolling Machine Operator	$66,970	$53,841	3,070
CNC Programmer	$66,330	$53,393	1,080
Wholesale Sales Representative	$66,130	$53,239	51,270
Marriage and Family Therapist	$66,040	$53,169	2,350
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$65,960	$53,108	2,710
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker	$65,900	$53,061	40
Construction Inspector	$65,870	$53,038	5,320
Property and Real Estate Manager	$65,680	$52,892	9,370
Traffic Technician	$65,610	$52,837	60
Hydrologic Technician	$65,420	$52,691	100
Other Professor	$65,400	$52,675	12,100
Rail Yard Engineer	$65,380	$52,660	40
Office Supervisor	$65,270	$52,575	56,600
Industrial Engineering Technician	$65,260	$52,567	1,790
Crane and Tower Operator	$65,190	$52,513	1,630
Court Reporter	$65,100	$52,444	670
Telecom Equipment Installer	$64,960	$52,336	5,220
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$64,800	$52,212	5,370
Food Service Manager	$64,750	$52,173	10,530
Services Sales Representative	$64,480	$51,965	39,920
Kindergarten Teacher	$64,430	$51,926	2,510
Millwright	$64,410	$51,911	1,700
Licensed Practical Nurse	$63,940	$51,548	38,260
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$63,870	$51,494	6,870
Chef and Head Cook	$63,860	$51,486	9,170
Fashion Designer	$63,840	$51,471	320
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$63,840	$51,471	22,160
Fundraiser	$63,730	$51,386	6,180
Calibration Technician	$63,700	$51,363	370
Civil Engineering Technician	$63,650	$51,324	2,290
Mortician and Funeral Director	$63,580	$51,270	910
Mechanical Drafter	$63,480	$51,193	2,330
Correctional Officer	$63,460	$51,177	15,560
Editor	$63,460	$51,177	3,240
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$63,370	$51,108	14,670
Survey Researcher	$63,310	$51,062	–
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$63,310	$51,062	4,660
Gambling Services Supervisor	$63,200	$50,977	700
Vocational Instructor	$63,160	$50,946	4,780
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$63,150	$50,938	980
Medical Equipment Repairer	$62,890	$50,737	1,420
Librarian	$62,880	$50,730	5,050
Surgical Technologist	$62,680	$50,575	4,490
Physical Therapist Assistant	$62,580	$50,498	4,270
HVAC Technician	$62,400	$50,359	15,880
Interior Designer	$62,400	$50,359	1,820
Rail Car Repairer	$62,350	$50,320	970
Other Therapist	$62,310	$50,290	710
Curator	$62,100	$50,127	520
Healthcare Social Worker	$61,900	$49,973	9,630
Other Woodworker	$61,880	$49,958	50
Paperhanger	$61,800	$49,896	30
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$61,780	$49,880	390
Diesel Mechanic	$61,740	$49,849	12,630
Occupational Safety Technician	$61,640	$49,772	1,020
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$61,610	$49,749	5,180
Forensic Science Technician	$61,580	$49,726	360
Conservation Scientist	$61,480	$49,649	900
Transportation Supervisor	$61,460	$49,633	23,690
Ship Captain and Mate	$61,420	$49,602	580
Sheet Metal Worker	$61,400	$49,587	3,260
Tax Preparer	$61,270	$49,487	2,010
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$61,160	$49,402	1,690
Music Director and Composer	$61,160	$49,402	580
Tool and Die Maker	$61,160	$49,402	3,380
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$61,080	$49,340	1,260
Athletic Trainer	$61,060	$49,324	1,870
Postal Service Clerk	$61,050	$49,317	3,650
Paramedic	$61,000	$49,278	4,750
Lodging Manager	$60,980	$49,263	–
Medical Appliance Technician	$60,920	$49,216	200
School and Career Counselor	$60,880	$49,185	13,570
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$60,830	$49,147	50
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$60,780	$49,108	510
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$60,770	$49,101	80
Graphic Designer	$60,730	$49,070	8,150
Archivist	$60,690	$49,039	360
Pump Operator	$60,660	$49,016	190
Environmental Science Technician	$60,650	$49,008	1,180
Surgical Assistant	$60,550	$48,931	240
Construction Equipment Operator	$60,530	$48,915	22,120
Brokerage Clerk	$60,390	$48,807	1,470
Gas Compressor Operator	$60,170	$48,637	300
Rigger	$60,140	$48,614	360
Floor Layer	$60,050	$48,545	720
Health Information Technologist	$59,980	$48,491	1,090
Environmental Engineering Technician	$59,920	$48,444	250
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880	$48,413	13,900
Watch and Clock Repairer	$59,880	$48,413	–
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$59,800	$48,352	830
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator	$59,720	$48,290	140
Set and Exhibit Designer	$59,670	$48,251	120
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$59,500	$48,120	2,650
Chemical Technician	$59,420	$48,058	2,710
Carpenter	$59,370	$48,020	30,630
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$59,350	$48,004	150
Production and Planning Clerk	$59,240	$47,919	8,790
Other Counselor	$59,160	$47,857	1,330
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$59,080	$47,796	280
Eligibility Interviewer	$59,070	$47,788	10,280
Stonemason	$59,060	$47,780	160
Recreational Therapist	$58,940	$47,688	720
Mason Helper	$58,930	$47,680	90
Glazier	$58,810	$47,587	1,510
IT Support Specialist	$58,670	$47,479	30,560
Fence Erector	$58,600	$47,425	1,150
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$58,580	$47,410	87,550
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$58,570	$47,402	530
Other Teacher	$58,420	$47,286	1,480
Advertising Sales Agent	$58,350	$47,232	4,260
Credit Counselor	$58,330	$47,217	1,110
Clergy	$58,300	$47,193	2,150
Massage Therapist	$58,300	$47,193	2,990
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$58,270	$47,170	1,340
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$58,200	$47,116	3,160
Event Planner	$58,170	$47,093	3,940
Cardiovascular Technologist	$58,090	$47,031	3,630
Hearing Aid Specialist	$58,080	$47,024	870
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$57,920	$46,900	1,430
Machinist	$57,810	$46,815	12,380
Other Science Technician	$57,680	$46,715	2,630
Lighting Technician	$57,660	$46,699	100
Public Relations Specialist	$57,460	$46,545	11,180
Postal Mail Sorter	$57,430	$46,522	5,630
Earth Driller	$57,400	$46,499	730
Forest and Conservation Technician	$57,370	$46,475	420
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$57,230	$46,367	790
Professional Athlete	$57,100	$46,267	250
Interpreter and Translator	$57,040	$46,221	1,420
Lathe Operator	$57,020	$46,205	580
Audio and Video Technician	$56,890	$46,105	3,080
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$56,870	$46,089	3,540
Chemical Equipment Operator	$56,630	$45,904	6,230
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$56,380	$45,711	4,100
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$56,210	$45,580	1,480
Real Estate Sales Agent	$56,040	$45,448	5,510
Paving Equipment Operator	$56,010	$45,425	520
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$55,960	$45,387	490
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$55,910	$45,348	1,230
Roofer	$55,710	$45,194	3,830
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$55,690	$45,178	5,170
Airfield Operations Specialist	$55,660	$45,155	340
Agricultural Inspector	$55,650	$45,147	520
Religious Education Director	$55,510	$45,039	1,210
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator	$55,470	$45,008	350
Landscaping Supervisor	$55,450	$44,993	5,610
Wood Patternmaker	$55,020	$44,661	–
Biological Technician	$54,950	$44,607	2,820
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$54,950	$44,607	620
Jeweler	$54,880	$44,553	760
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$54,800	$44,491	270
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$54,780	$44,476	1,520
Other Social Service Specialist	$54,770	$44,468	2,040
Social Science Research Assistant	$54,610	$44,344	860
CNC Machine Operator	$54,590	$44,329	7,840
Other Underground Mining Operator	$54,480	$44,244	50
Mechanical Door Repairer	$54,360	$44,151	1,040
Fine Artist	$54,270	$44,082	–
Other Drafter	$54,240	$44,059	250
Metal and Plastic Patternmaker	$54,150	$43,989	160
Procurement Clerk	$53,800	$43,719	2,360
Auto Body Repairer	$53,660	$43,611	6,650
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$53,580	$43,549	2,450
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$53,320	$43,348	500
Metal and Plastic Model Maker	$52,990	$43,094	40
Welder	$52,900	$43,024	17,850
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$52,560	$42,762	980
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$52,350	$42,599	1,520
Title Examiner	$52,220	$42,499	2,220
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$52,160	$42,453	530
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$52,140	$42,437	750
Construction Painter	$52,120	$42,422	5,980
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$52,080	$42,391	830
Septic Tank Servicer	$52,070	$42,383	1,530
Mental Health Counselor	$52,010	$42,337	30,620
Animal Control Worker	$52,000	$42,329	–
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$52,000	$42,329	90
Home Appliance Repairer	$51,990	$42,321	1,010
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$51,780	$42,159	7,410
Camera Operator	$51,760	$42,144	670
Clinical Lab Technologist	$51,680	$42,082	13,020
Other Financial Clerk	$51,650	$42,059	480
Structural Metal Fabricator	$51,640	$42,051	1,690
Motorboat Mechanic	$51,520	$41,959	400
Legal Secretary	$51,430	$41,889	6,230
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$51,360	$41,835	4,710
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$51,310	$41,796	990
Private Detective and Investigator	$51,200	$41,712	1,220
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$51,150	$41,673	2,960
Other Information and Record Clerk	$51,130	$41,657	2,650
Credit Authorizer	$51,090	$41,627	250
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$51,010	$41,565	560
Other Plant and System Operator	$50,840	$41,434	620
Child and Family Social Worker	$50,820	$41,418	16,200
Community Health Worker	$50,710	$41,333	1,970
Insulation Worker	$50,600	$41,248	610
Judicial Law Clerk	$50,590	$41,241	970
Mixing Machine Operator	$50,550	$41,210	4,380
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$50,380	$41,078	450
Forging Machine Operator	$50,280	$41,001	550
Costume Attendant	$50,270	$40,993	260
Fish and Game Warden	$50,250	$40,978	80
Forest and Conservation Worker	$50,250	$40,978	210
Motorcycle Mechanic	$50,050	$40,824	490
Dispatcher	$49,960	$40,754	6,670
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$49,890	$40,700	3,620
Auto Mechanic	$49,800	$40,631	29,400
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$49,660	$40,522	540
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$49,610	$40,484	410
Cargo and Freight Agent	$49,590	$40,468	2,810
Sound Engineering Technician	$49,490	$40,391	160
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$49,480	$40,384	2,100
Insurance Claims Clerk	$49,420	$40,337	7,020
Construction Laborer	$49,400	$40,322	35,920
General Maintenance Worker	$49,290	$40,237	55,590
Dental Laboratory Technician	$49,280	$40,229	930
Prepress Technician and Worker	$49,100	$40,090	910
Pesticide Applicator	$48,870	$39,913	360
Other Entertainer and Performer	$48,818	$39,872	860
Agricultural Technician	$48,800	$39,858	110
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$48,800	$39,858	1,520
Human Resources Assistant	$48,800	$39,858	2,700
Statistical Assistant	$48,740	$39,812	280
Coach and Scout	$48,730	$39,804	8,170
Other Social Sciences Professor	$48,710	$39,789	1,090
Rehabilitation Counselor	$48,650	$39,743	4,130
Quarry Rock Splitter	$48,580	$39,689	260
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$48,440	$39,581	48,920
Separating Machine Operator	$48,390	$39,542	2,150
Auto Glass Installer	$48,350	$39,511	510
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$48,340	$39,503	6,790
Quality Control Inspector	$48,320	$39,488	25,870
Tailor and Dressmaker	$48,310	$39,480	610
Extraction Worker Helper	$48,290	$39,465	370
Mental Health Social Worker	$48,290	$39,465	3,500
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$48,240	$39,426	6,220
RV Service Technician	$48,240	$39,426	640
Gambling Dealer	$48,230	$39,418	2,970
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$48,180	$39,380	5,380
Other Office Support Worker	$48,170	$39,372	2,970
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$48,120	$39,333	90
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$48,070	$39,295	7,960
Food Science Technician	$48,060	$39,287	590
Exercise Physiologist	$48,040	$39,272	640
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$48,000	$39,241	370
Personal Service Supervisor	$47,990	$39,233	8,980
Crematory Operator	$47,980	$39,225	140
Dental Assistant	$47,930	$39,187	12,080
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$47,920	$39,179	2,390
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$47,860	$39,133	8,890
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$47,860	$39,133	1,590
Etcher and Engraver	$47,790	$39,079	260
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$47,760	$39,055	1,210
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$47,730	$39,032	42,110
Travel Agent	$47,720	$39,025	1,470
Highway Maintenance Worker	$47,690	$39,001	11,140
Milling Machine Operator	$47,690	$39,001	410
Grinding Machine Operator	$47,650	$38,971	3,830
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$47,610	$38,940	3,300
Bailiff	$47,600	$38,932	610
School Bus Driver	$47,530	$38,878	23,670
Welding Machine Operator	$47,530	$38,878	1,120
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$47,520	$38,870	240
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$47,520	$38,870	1,610
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$47,510	$38,862	230
Security Supervisor	$47,510	$38,862	3,160
Furniture Finisher	$47,450	$38,816	790
Geological Technician	$47,380	$38,762	240
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$47,350	$38,739	4,330
New Accounts Clerk	$47,330	$38,723	1,400
Metal Pourer and Caster	$47,220	$38,639	290
Museum Technician and Conservator	$47,150	$38,585	310
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$47,100	$38,546	390
Printing Press Operator	$47,010	$38,476	7,150
Housekeeping Supervisor	$46,920	$38,407	6,250
Billing and Posting Clerk	$46,890	$38,384	15,800
Logging Equipment Operator	$46,880	$38,376	360
Cutting Machine Operator	$46,850	$38,353	1,630
Medical Records Specialist	$46,840	$38,345	6,970
Order Clerk	$46,840	$38,345	2,570
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$46,760	$38,283	7,000
Other Health Technician	$46,720	$38,253	13,200
Retail Sales Supervisor	$46,690	$38,229	40,970
Bill and Account Collector	$46,660	$38,206	6,680
Vending Machine Repairer	$46,600	$38,160	1,780
Semiconductor Processing Technician	$46,430	$38,029	340
Veterinary Technician	$46,430	$38,029	6,620
Drilling Machine Operator	$46,370	$37,982	180
Administrative Assistant	$46,270	$37,905	65,310
Small Engine Mechanic	$46,270	$37,905	1,590
Library Technician	$46,100	$37,774	1,560
Actor	$46,072	$37,752	890
Carpet Installer	$46,030	$37,720	490
Farm and Home Management Educator	$45,970	$37,673	–
Medical Equipment Preparer	$45,820	$37,558	3,450
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$45,780	$37,527	30,940
Parking Enforcement Worker	$45,770	$37,519	660
Recreation Supervisor	$45,760	$37,511	3,730
Pest Control Worker	$45,720	$37,480	2,260
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$45,600	$37,388	13,440
Plating Machine Operator	$45,590	$37,380	1,740
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$45,580	$37,372	510
Wellhead Pumper	$45,490	$37,303	640
Dispensing Optician	$45,450	$37,272	2,230
Floor Sander and Finisher	$45,450	$37,272	30
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$45,360	$37,202	2,490
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$45,350	$37,195	800
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$45,310	$37,164	1,690
Tire Builder	$45,270	$37,133	360
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$45,250	$37,118	11,580
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$45,160	$37,048	4,160
Conveyor Operator	$45,130	$37,025	450
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$45,050	$36,963	2,890
Woodworking Machine Operator	$44,980	$36,909	3,310
General Office Clerk	$44,950	$36,886	107,500
Medical Secretary	$44,930	$36,870	27,600
Substitute Teacher	$44,870	$36,824	22,360
Court and Municipal Clerk	$44,830	$36,793	3,320
Psychiatric Aide	$44,790	$36,762	1,620
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$44,750	$36,731	1,230
Customer Service Representative	$44,630	$36,639	94,340
Nursing Assistant	$44,590	$36,608	67,740
Log Grader and Scaler	$44,550	$36,577	330
Packaging Machine Operator	$44,480	$36,523	19,340
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$44,380	$36,446	4,020
Other Production Worker	$44,290	$36,376	8,490
Umpire and Referee	$44,200	$36,307	320
Miscellaneous Assembler	$44,160	$36,276	57,780
Light Truck Driver	$44,120	$36,245	42,380
Interviewer	$44,070	$36,206	3,640
Social and Human Service Assistant	$44,050	$36,191	24,340
Psychiatric Technician	$43,930	$36,098	10,340
Medical Assistant	$43,920	$36,091	23,050
Phlebotomist	$43,910	$36,083	5,510
Carpenter Helper	$43,880	$36,060	560
Skincare Specialist	$43,620	$35,859	2,560
Emergency Medical Technician	$43,310	$35,620	10,160
Food Service Supervisor	$43,050	$35,419	35,560
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$43,010	$35,388	1,640
File Clerk	$42,920	$35,319	2,830
Counter and Rental Clerk	$42,910	$35,311	10,780
Upholsterer	$42,860	$35,272	280
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$42,710	$35,156	1,580
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$42,480	$34,979	131,050
Other Sales and Related Worker	$42,450	$34,956	3,340
Plumber Helper	$42,150	$34,724	920
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$41,740	$34,407	15,270
Other Material Moving Worker	$41,690	$34,369	380
Painting and Coating Worker	$41,660	$34,346	180
Other Food Processing Worker	$41,620	$34,315	1,350
Craft Artist	$41,600	$34,299	230
Pipelayer	$41,600	$34,299	590
Medical Transcriptionist	$41,510	$34,230	1,130
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$41,500	$34,222	2,540
Roofer Helper	$41,320	$34,083	70
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$41,220	$34,006	1,390
Production Helper	$41,060	$33,882	6,450
Word Processor and Typist	$41,000	$33,836	1,170
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$40,590	$33,520	1,720
Photographer	$40,520	$33,465	1,870
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$40,510	$33,458	140
Correspondence Clerk	$40,270	$33,272	140
Teller	$40,200	$33,218	14,800
Orderly	$40,140	$33,172	3,550
Pharmacy Technician	$40,040	$33,095	18,880
Residential Advisor	$40,010	$33,072	4,380
Food Batchmaker	$39,920	$33,002	8,160
Mobile Home Installer	$39,920	$33,002	170
Bicycle Repairer	$39,890	$32,979	320
Courier and Messenger	$39,700	$32,832	3,330
Concierge	$39,560	$32,724	2,160
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$39,550	$32,717	170
Flight Attendant	$39,520	$32,693	2,290
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$39,500	$32,678	34,850
Other Textile Worker	$39,470	$32,655	240
Pharmacy Aide	$39,470	$32,655	1,210
Freezing Equipment Operator	$39,360	$32,570	760
Gambling Cage Worker	$38,980	$32,276	310
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$38,930	$32,238	570
Animal Trainer	$38,920	$32,230	460
Electrician Helper	$38,880	$32,199	1,000
Aircraft Service Attendant	$38,830	$32,161	800
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$38,830	$32,161	500
Data Entry Keyer	$38,810	$32,145	5,270
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$38,810	$32,145	210
Other Education Worker	$38,760	$32,107	4,040
Parts Salesperson	$38,520	$31,921	10,430
Locker Room Attendant	$38,460	$31,875	580
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$38,430	$31,852	970
Textile Dyeing Machine Operator	$38,420	$31,844	250
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$38,340	$31,782	3,540
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$38,020	$31,535	2,480
Mail Clerk	$37,980	$31,504	2,810
Tire Repairer and Changer	$37,840	$31,396	3,170
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$37,740	$31,319	5,230
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$37,680	$31,273	510
Photo Processing Worker	$37,340	$31,010	160
Driver/Sales Worker	$37,330	$31,002	15,100
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$37,330	$31,002	4,410
Other Construction Helper	$37,210	$30,910	470
Veterinary Assistant	$37,140	$30,856	3,760
Occupational Therapy Aide	$37,100	$30,825	320
Security Guard	$37,050	$30,786	43,610
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$37,010	$30,755	2,940
Hand Packer and Packager	$36,960	$30,717	22,990
Barber	$36,920	$30,686	530
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$36,910	$30,678	720
Switchboard Operator	$36,890	$30,663	1,350
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$36,810	$30,601	–
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$36,810	$30,601	37,830
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$36,790	$30,586	19,350
Office Machine Operator	$36,720	$30,532	1,230
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$36,690	$30,508	230
Stocker and Order Filler	$36,640	$30,470	119,840
Restaurant Cook	$36,580	$30,423	54,100
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$36,540	$30,393	24,490
Janitor	$36,520	$30,377	86,920
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$36,480	$30,346	1,600
Baker	$36,360	$30,254	10,380
Funeral Attendant	$36,300	$30,207	1,930
Tutor	$36,270	$30,184	4,540
Other Cook	$36,220	$30,145	660
Preschool Teacher	$36,050	$30,014	22,760
Floral Designer	$35,920	$29,914	1,840
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$35,810	$29,829	9,410
Recreation Worker	$35,710	$29,752	9,850
Sewing Machine Operator	$35,640	$29,698	3,390
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$35,560	$29,636	140
Hand Sewer	$35,560	$29,636	230
Physical Therapist Aide	$35,520	$29,605	1,200
Taxi Driver	$35,480	$29,574	210
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$35,360	$29,481	1,330
School Bus Monitor	$35,290	$29,427	3,180
Shoe and Leather Worker	$34,870	$29,103	120
Other Entertainment Attendant	$34,820	$29,065	670
Gambling Booth Cashier	$34,800	$29,049	310
Teaching Assistant	$34,740	$29,003	48,310
Waiter and Waitress	$34,690	$28,964	82,300
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$34,650	$28,933	11,710
Other Religious Worker	$34,580	$28,879	940
Other Protective Service Worker	$34,320	$28,678	5,720
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$34,270	$28,640	700
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$34,230	$28,609	14,410
Dietetic Technician	$34,090	$28,501	2,300
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$34,060	$28,478	6,290
Maid and Housekeeper	$33,870	$28,331	25,650
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$33,870	$28,331	380
Other Agricultural Worker	$33,570	$28,099	–
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$33,300	$27,891	13,940
Other Food Service Worker	$33,040	$27,690	730
Passenger Attendant	$33,000	$27,659	500
Tour and Travel Guide	$32,910	$27,590	1,970
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$32,790	$27,497	1,320
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$32,730	$27,451	1,400
Automotive Service Attendant	$31,550	$26,540	1,580
Animal Caretaker	$31,360	$26,393	9,910
Hotel Desk Clerk	$31,330	$26,370	7,880
Retail Salesperson	$31,200	$26,270	141,790
Parking Attendant	$31,100	$26,192	4,930
Food Preparation Worker	$30,840	$25,992	17,940
Library Assistant	$30,690	$25,876	3,930
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$30,690	$25,876	90
Childcare Worker	$30,140	$25,451	13,000
Dishwasher	$29,950	$25,304	19,570
Garment Presser	$29,880	$25,250	700
Motion Picture Projectionist	$29,850	$25,227	40
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$29,480	$24,942	5,450
Home Health Aide	$29,420	$24,895	257,370
Other Gambling Service Worker	$29,400	$24,880	480
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$29,310	$24,810	20,800
Cashier	$29,220	$24,741	110,950
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$29,170	$24,702	18,020
Usher and Ticket Taker	$29,130	$24,671	4,330
Fast Food Cook	$28,810	$24,424	9,240
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$28,570	$24,239	142,220
Telemarketer	$28,430	$24,129	1,710
Bartender	$28,420	$24,121	37,490
Other Transportation Worker	$28,250	$23,987	–
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$28,090	$23,860	17,470
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$27,990	$23,781	9,610
Other Personal Care Worker	$27,590	$23,464	1,980
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$26,640	$22,712	–
Shampooer	$26,130	$22,308	1,000
Short Order Cook	$19,910	$17,381	3,510

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Pennsylvania median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Questions about pay in Pennsylvania

What is the highest-paying job in Pennsylvania?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 5 jobs in Pennsylvania, such as dermatologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, cardiologist pays most: $579,120, or $371,861 after tax.

What is the most common job in Pennsylvania?

Home Health Aide: about 257,370 people in Pennsylvania, with a median of $29,420.

How much do you take home on the median Pennsylvania salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Pennsylvania is $49,690 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $40,546 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Pennsylvania tax.

Which job pays more in Pennsylvania than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Pennsylvania, gambling dealer pays furthest above its US median: $48,230 here, 41% more than the national $34,320.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Pennsylvania. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.