PAAvg COL: 944 cities tracked
Pennsylvania Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 4 cities in Pennsylvania. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
4
Avg COL index
94
State income tax
3.07%
Total population
2.1M
Top paying jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $277K | $395K | $543K | $691K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $296K | $385K | $474K | $573K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $286K | $375K | $464K | $553K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $277K | $375K | $494K | $642K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $274K | $358K | $459K | $583K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $250K | $328K | $426K | $549K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $240K | $317K | $414K | $534K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $240K | $316K | $410K | $527K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $233K | $306K | $400K | $517K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $225K | $292K | $372K | $475K | +6% |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Accounting salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $205K | $268K | $346K | $439K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $161K | $210K | $268K | $341K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $127K | $164K | $210K | $263K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $73K | $99K | $135K | $171K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $63K | $86K | $115K | $151K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $57K | $76K | $102K | $136K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $54K | $73K | $97K | $132K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $44K | $58K | $76K | $96K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $98K | $132K | $175K | $229K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $62K | $85K | $115K | $155K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $65K | $85K | $112K | $148K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $58K | $78K | $105K | $140K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $55K | $75K | $102K | $138K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $55K | $72K | $98K | $135K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $52K | $70K | $95K | $128K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $113K | $148K | $192K | $249K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $75K | $101K | $132K | $170K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $69K | $91K | $123K | $161K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $69K | $91K | $120K | $153K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $62K | $84K | $113K | $148K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $56K | $75K | $101K | $134K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $53K | $72K | $98K | $132K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $168K | $219K | $283K | $366K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $132K | $171K | $219K | $283K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $83K | $117K | $171K | $244K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $70K | $96K | $132K | $175K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $63K | $93K | $141K | $205K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $57K | $76K | $99K | $129K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $51K | $73K | $105K | $151K | +2% |
Business salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $240K | $317K | $414K | $534K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $208K | $279K | $366K | $474K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $203K | $269K | $350K | $453K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $192K | $253K | $331K | $431K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $150K | $227K | $368K | $600K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $160K | $215K | $285K | $377K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $140K | $203K | $298K | $445K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $140K | $203K | $310K | $464K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $143K | $189K | $244K | $314K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $114K | $153K | $203K | $269K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $104K | $137K | $179K | $230K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $102K | $134K | $172K | $221K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $77K | $111K | $157K | $218K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $75K | $106K | $147K | $194K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $73K | $104K | $147K | $203K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $75K | $104K | $135K | $172K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $75K | $104K | $137K | $176K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $70K | $102K | $147K | $208K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $73K | $101K | $135K | $174K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $70K | $95K | $128K | $166K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $66K | $95K | $131K | $174K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $70K | $95K | $128K | $164K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $66K | $92K | $124K | $163K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $66K | $92K | $126K | $166K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $60K | $82K | $108K | $140K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $53K | $75K | $108K | $157K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $53K | $73K | $97K | $126K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $50K | $66K | $85K | $108K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $46K | $63K | $85K | $116K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $46K | $63K | $85K | $114K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $41K | $54K | $73K | $97K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $41K | $54K | $70K | $89K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $140K | $189K | $250K | $329K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $92K | $124K | $163K | $215K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $53K | $73K | $97K | $131K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $50K | $70K | $95K | $128K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $50K | $70K | $95K | $128K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $44K | $60K | $79K | $104K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $37K | $50K | $66K | $85K | +18% |
| Budtender | $27K | $35K | $45K | $56K | +14% |
Construction salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $155K | $203K | $263K | $340K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $113K | $148K | $192K | $247K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $75K | $101K | $132K | $172K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $75K | $101K | $132K | $170K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $59K | $80K | $105K | $136K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $59K | $79K | $101K | $129K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $56K | $75K | $98K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $53K | $69K | $88K | $113K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $50K | $65K | $84K | $110K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $50K | $65K | $84K | $110K | +5% |
| Plumber | $50K | $65K | $86K | $113K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $46K | $59K | $77K | $98K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $46K | $59K | $77K | $98K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $46K | $59K | $79K | $103K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $40K | $54K | $71K | $91K | +4% |
| Welder | $36K | $48K | $61K | $79K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $77K | $106K | $137K | $175K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $68K | $95K | $128K | $168K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $49K | $68K | $93K | $128K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $45K | $64K | $93K | $137K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $45K | $64K | $90K | $128K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $43K | $59K | $80K | $109K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $36K | $59K | $99K | $175K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $43K | $57K | $77K | $104K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $40K | $55K | $74K | $96K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $40K | $55K | $76K | $102K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $36K | $49K | $68K | $96K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $30K | $43K | $64K | $95K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $191K | $245K | $314K | $402K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $176K | $235K | $304K | $392K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $152K | $191K | $240K | $299K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $137K | $172K | $211K | $260K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $123K | $159K | $196K | $243K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $113K | $145K | $181K | $225K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $86K | $113K | $145K | $181K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $74K | $96K | $125K | $159K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $57K | $76K | $100K | $127K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $277K | $395K | $543K | $691K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $198K | $277K | $375K | $494K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $178K | $252K | $346K | $454K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $61K | $79K | $97K | $117K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $44K | $59K | $77K | $97K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $35K | $43K | $54K | $67K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $79K | $98K | $120K | $146K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $69K | $91K | $117K | $149K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $63K | $87K | $125K | $183K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $56K | $73K | $94K | $120K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $53K | $69K | $89K | $114K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $46K | $63K | $81K | $104K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $43K | $60K | $79K | $101K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $46K | $60K | $77K | $96K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $46K | $60K | $77K | $96K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $39K | $50K | $65K | $83K | +3% |
Energy salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $105K | $141K | $182K | $236K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $74K | $100K | $131K | $166K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $59K | $81K | $106K | $138K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $46K | $57K | $72K | $93K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $40K | $49K | $65K | $84K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $105K | $139K | $180K | $230K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $91K | $120K | $151K | $190K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $86K | $117K | $151K | $190K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $77K | $103K | $134K | $170K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $75K | $101K | $130K | $163K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $75K | $100K | $128K | $161K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $69K | $94K | $123K | $155K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $69K | $94K | $123K | $155K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $69K | $94K | $123K | $155K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $69K | $92K | $119K | $151K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $69K | $92K | $119K | $148K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $67K | $91K | $117K | $148K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $65K | $88K | $115K | $146K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $67K | $88K | $115K | $146K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $65K | $86K | $113K | $144K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $65K | $86K | $113K | $144K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $62K | $84K | $110K | $142K | +3% |
Finance salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $171K | $244K | $351K | $507K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $117K | $175K | $273K | $439K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $122K | $168K | $224K | $312K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $112K | $161K | $234K | $370K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $112K | $158K | $219K | $312K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $107K | $154K | $219K | $341K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $102K | $136K | $177K | $229K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $93K | $132K | $180K | $253K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $93K | $125K | $161K | $205K | +3% |
| Actuary | $93K | $122K | $158K | $200K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $70K | $96K | $127K | $168K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $57K | $93K | $144K | $224K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $66K | $93K | $127K | $175K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $66K | $90K | $119K | $154K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $60K | $80K | $101K | $127K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $54K | $76K | $102K | $136K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $57K | $76K | $99K | $129K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $47K | $70K | $105K | $158K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $51K | $68K | $90K | $117K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $37K | $47K | $58K | $74K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $172K | $230K | $304K | $402K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $125K | $165K | $214K | $279K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $80K | $110K | $147K | $194K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $76K | $103K | $137K | $178K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $71K | $96K | $129K | $172K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $57K | $80K | $110K | $149K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $44K | $64K | $90K | $132K | +18% |
Government salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $65K | $88K | $115K | $148K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $59K | $79K | $101K | $129K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $53K | $79K | $110K | $148K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $57K | $77K | $98K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $56K | $75K | $98K | $126K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $46K | $62K | $84K | $110K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $40K | $56K | $75K | $98K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $38K | $53K | $69K | $88K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $296K | $385K | $474K | $573K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $286K | $375K | $464K | $553K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $277K | $375K | $494K | $642K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $193K | $245K | $316K | $415K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $193K | $245K | $306K | $395K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $146K | $178K | $222K | $286K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $111K | $136K | $166K | $207K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $117K | $130K | $146K | $163K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $107K | $128K | $153K | $183K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $99K | $119K | $143K | $173K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $71K | $103K | $138K | $183K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $77K | $97K | $120K | $148K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $71K | $94K | $123K | $160K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $74K | $94K | $114K | $138K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $71K | $89K | $109K | $133K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $71K | $89K | $109K | $130K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $67K | $84K | $104K | $126K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $64K | $81K | $103K | $128K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $57K | $71K | $89K | $111K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $51K | $67K | $85K | $107K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $44K | $57K | $71K | $89K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $41K | $55K | $71K | $89K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $41K | $54K | $69K | $87K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $38K | $49K | $64K | $81K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $48K | $67K | $91K | $126K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $48K | $63K | $86K | $119K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $39K | $54K | $76K | $107K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $39K | $52K | $69K | $91K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $33K | $43K | $58K | $79K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $154K | $200K | $258K | $331K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $115K | $151K | $195K | $249K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $80K | $107K | $141K | $183K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $57K | $76K | $102K | $135K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $44K | $60K | $80K | $102K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $37K | $57K | $86K | $127K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $132K | $180K | $242K | $331K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $112K | $171K | $273K | $439K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $97K | $141K | $193K | $258K | +5% |
| Judge | $93K | $132K | $177K | $234K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $93K | $127K | $166K | $214K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $76K | $125K | $203K | $341K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $41K | $55K | $72K | $93K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $208K | $271K | $353K | $450K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $169K | $221K | $285K | $368K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $143K | $186K | $240K | $305K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $114K | $150K | $194K | $250K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $85K | $114K | $150K | $192K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $70K | $95K | $128K | $164K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $60K | $82K | $111K | $143K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $56K | $75K | $102K | $134K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $50K | $68K | $92K | $121K | +6% |
Media salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $140K | $184K | $241K | $317K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $93K | $125K | $165K | $215K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $40K | $61K | $99K | $165K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $43K | $59K | $83K | $115K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $40K | $59K | $83K | $118K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $36K | $55K | $93K | $175K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $36K | $52K | $77K | $121K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $33K | $45K | $64K | $93K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $87K | $117K | $153K | $198K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $87K | $117K | $156K | $207K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $51K | $67K | $87K | $114K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $47K | $61K | $81K | $107K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $41K | $57K | $77K | $101K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $41K | $55K | $73K | $97K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $38K | $49K | $64K | $84K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $59K | $80K | $112K | $156K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $49K | $66K | $90K | $123K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $45K | $59K | $76K | $96K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $36K | $47K | $60K | $77K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $36K | $47K | $61K | $79K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $52K | $89K | $152K | $258K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $58K | $83K | $113K | $152K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $49K | $68K | $92K | $124K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $45K | $61K | $83K | $111K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $36K | $58K | $98K | $169K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $67K | $95K | $130K | $179K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $58K | $79K | $107K | $141K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $48K | $67K | $91K | $121K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $39K | $58K | $86K | $128K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $39K | $54K | $73K | $98K | +2% |
Science salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $105K | $142K | $182K | $229K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $78K | $112K | $152K | $201K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $72K | $98K | $132K | $175K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $68K | $90K | $118K | $152K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $62K | $88K | $122K | $162K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $62K | $88K | $118K | $155K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $65K | $88K | $115K | $148K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $58K | $80K | $108K | $142K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $55K | $78K | $105K | $140K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $55K | $76K | $100K | $132K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $48K | $62K | $80K | $102K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $140K | $189K | $256K | $353K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $44K | $75K | $140K | $290K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $50K | $68K | $92K | $124K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $46K | $63K | $85K | $114K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $41K | $53K | $70K | $89K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $37K | $53K | $75K | $111K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $34K | $48K | $70K | $104K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $31K | $44K | $63K | $92K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $208K | $276K | $358K | $460K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $160K | $208K | $269K | $343K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $114K | $150K | $194K | $247K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $75K | $102K | $134K | $169K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $60K | $79K | $104K | $134K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $56K | $75K | $99K | $128K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $53K | $70K | $92K | $118K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $41K | $60K | $85K | $121K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $274K | $358K | $459K | $583K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $250K | $328K | $426K | $549K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $240K | $316K | $410K | $527K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $233K | $306K | $400K | $517K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $225K | $292K | $372K | $475K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $206K | $267K | $343K | $439K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $196K | $253K | $321K | $410K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $191K | $250K | $325K | $419K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $165K | $211K | $267K | $338K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $159K | $204K | $260K | $331K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $145K | $188K | $243K | $312K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $127K | $172K | $221K | $284K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $127K | $167K | $211K | $260K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $123K | $165K | $211K | $270K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $123K | $165K | $211K | $267K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $118K | $159K | $204K | $260K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $118K | $155K | $196K | $245K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $113K | $149K | $191K | $240K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $113K | $149K | $188K | $233K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $108K | $147K | $191K | $245K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $108K | $145K | $186K | $235K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $103K | $137K | $174K | $211K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $98K | $135K | $172K | $216K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $98K | $132K | $169K | $211K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $96K | $129K | $165K | $206K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $93K | $127K | $162K | $206K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $88K | $123K | $157K | $196K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $88K | $123K | $159K | $201K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $86K | $118K | $152K | $191K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $88K | $118K | $152K | $191K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $86K | $116K | $149K | $191K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $83K | $113K | $145K | $181K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $83K | $113K | $147K | $186K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $86K | $113K | $142K | $176K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $83K | $110K | $139K | $174K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $80K | $110K | $142K | $181K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $76K | $103K | $132K | $167K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $74K | $98K | $127K | $162K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $71K | $97K | $127K | $162K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $71K | $96K | $129K | $169K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $69K | $93K | $123K | $155K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $61K | $84K | $110K | $139K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $59K | $80K | $106K | $137K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $57K | $77K | $100K | $127K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $41K | $57K | $74K | $96K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $101K | $153K | $225K | $316K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $69K | $94K | $124K | $161K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $59K | $79K | $103K | $134K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $56K | $75K | $98K | $126K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $40K | $50K | $65K | $84K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Pennsylvania
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $138K | $188K | $252K | $336K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $87K | $119K | $163K | $217K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $74K | $101K | $136K | $180K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $47K | $64K | $84K | $107K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $44K | $61K | $84K | $114K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $32K | $41K | $53K | $67K | +6.5% |
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Pennsylvania has an average COL index of 94. Factor in the 3.07% state income tax when comparing offers from no-tax states.
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Pennsylvania has 4 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 2.1 million. Average COL index: 94 vs US baseline of 100 — salaries go ~6% further than national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for Pennsylvania regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.