Jobs in Pennsylvania — Pay & Openings by City
1,620,350 professionals employed across 2 major Pennsylvania metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $50,055/yr. Top hiring industry: Healthcare.
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Top Industries in Pennsylvania
Healthcare, Finance, Education, Manufacturing are the largest employment sectors in Pennsylvania.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Operations Manager.
Where you work in Pennsylvania changes what the same job pays. Across the roles we track, Philadelphia averages $52,368/yr while Pittsburgh averages $47,742/yr — about a 10% gap. Weigh that against commute and cost of living before ruling a metro out.
Jobs in Pennsylvania by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $52,368 | 1,168,950 | Home Health Aide jobs · Registered Nurse jobs · Fast Food Worker jobs |
| Pittsburgh | $47,742 | 451,400 | Home Health Aide jobs · Operations Manager jobs · Registered Nurse jobs |
This hub links 6 role hubs across 2 Pennsylvania metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Pennsylvania
State averages across the Pennsylvania metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Pennsylvania Average Median |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager salary guide | $111,235 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $91,775 |
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $88,390 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $82,060 |
| Plumber salary guide | $72,480 |
| Electrician salary guide | $71,965 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $67,195 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $63,360 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $62,415 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $61,480 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $60,680 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $58,625 |
| Bus Driver salary guide | $56,370 |
| Welder salary guide | $55,995 |
| Auto Mechanic salary guide | $53,680 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.