Top Paying Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 756,350 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologists ($461,390). The cost of living index is 94.97 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,351/month.
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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$156K
Avg. median salary
94.97
Cost of living index
$1,351
Median 2BR rent
13,024,675
Population
Highest paying careers in Pennsylvania
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $163K | $78.56/hr |
| 22 | Lawyers | Legal | $157K | $75.57/hr |
| 23 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $155K | $74.54/hr |
| 24 | Marketing Managers | Management | $151K | $72.51/hr |
| 25 | Financial Managers | Management | $146K | $70.01/hr |
| 26 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $143K | $68.68/hr |
| 27 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $142K | $68.17/hr |
| 28 | Political Scientists | Science | $140K | $67.32/hr |
| 29 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $139K | $66.85/hr |
| 30 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.42/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Pennsylvania
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-5.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,351/mo
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Metro areas in Pennsylvania
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Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
$1,634/mo rentRPP 100
Altoona$1,138/mo rentRPP 89.5
Chambersburg$1,379/mo rentRPP 94.6
Erie$1,212/mo rentRPP 91
Gettysburg$1,374/mo rentRPP 95.4
Harrisburg-Carlisle$1,493/mo rentRPP 98.7
Johnstown$1,035/mo rentRPP 85.9
Lancaster$1,526/mo rentRPP 98.3
Lebanon$1,411/mo rentRPP 93.2
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$1,460/mo rentRPP 102.6
Pittsburgh$1,299/mo rentRPP 94.7
Reading$1,575/mo rentRPP 97.1
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$1,252/mo rentRPP 93.6
State College$1,406/mo rentRPP 96.8
Williamsport$1,264/mo rentRPP 92.3
York-Hanover$1,335/mo rentRPP 96
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