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Salaries in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Browse salary data for 446 occupations in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area. The average median salary across all occupations is $59,319.

Occupations

446

Avg Median Salary

$59,319

Highest Paying

$221,070

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

All Occupations in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Family Medicine Physicians$221,070220
Nurse Anesthetists$210,35060
Chief Executives$201,120320
Dentists, General$182,580100
Physicians, All Other$166,820560
Architectural and Engineering Managers$147,380210
Pharmacists$133,420690
Computer and Information Systems Managers$132,870370
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$129,100160
Nurse Practitioners$128,120460
Podiatrists$126,40040
Veterinarians$125,29090
Financial Managers$123,280790
Computer Network Architects$122,700120
Physician Assistants$122,240330
Human Resources Managers$119,430220
Optometrists$118,18070
Marketing Managers$116,630210
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$113,95050
Electrical Engineers$111,700180
Software Developers$110,860700
Purchasing Managers$110,35060
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$109,74050
Administrative Services Managers$108,740180
Managers, All Other$108,730570
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$106,530110
Sales Managers$106,450580
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$105,370140
Construction Managers$104,570180
Music Directors and Composers$104,00050
Database Architects$103,74050
Industrial Production Managers$102,940430
Information Security Analysts$102,75070
Lawyers$102,480840
Personal Financial Advisors$101,810250
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$101,10080
Medical and Health Services Managers$101,0301,050
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100,180510
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$98,13040
Physical Therapists$96,760480
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$96,690350
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$96,23050
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$95,980110
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$95,850290
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$95,660290
Facilities Managers$94,220240
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$92,48030
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$92,340150
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$91,71060
Occupational Therapists$90,600360
Industrial Engineers$90,490570
Civil Engineers$89,960390
Management Analysts$89,860510
Computer Occupations, All Other$89,380410
General and Operations Managers$89,2105,910
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$88,900230
Project Management Specialists$88,600810
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$87,78050
Engineers, All Other$87,24070
Speech-Language Pathologists$85,710310
Mechanical Engineers$85,570390
Sales Engineers$85,57030
Data Scientists$84,560180
Computer Programmers$84,260140
Environmental Engineers$83,13050
Public Relations Managers$83,04050
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$82,45070
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,44090
Power Plant Operators$82,19060
Computer Systems Analysts$82,190390
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$81,480130
Registered Nurses$81,4505,430
History Teachers, Postsecondary$80,17040
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$80,16070
Chemists$79,95090
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$79,840120
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79,82080
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$79,79030
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,420160
Fundraising Managers$78,98050
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$78,96040
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$78,60060
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,410920
Database Administrators$78,280100
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$78,280400
Web Developers$78,17050
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$78,16040
Credit Analysts$77,670110
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$77,410140
Financial and Investment Analysts$77,280190
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$77,09050
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$77,07070
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,690300
School Psychologists$76,64050
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$76,640200
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$76,570240
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$76,500240
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,4802,060
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,400120
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$76,39040
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,790930
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$75,69090
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75,420550
Financial Specialists, All Other$75,42060
Sheet Metal Workers$74,880140
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$74,660180
Chiropractors$74,17050
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,0701,190
Social and Community Service Managers$73,940400
Labor Relations Specialists$73,530140
Respiratory Therapists$73,270190
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$73,2402,360
Budget Analysts$72,90030
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,720980
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$72,48060
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,9401,530
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$70,61090
Cost Estimators$70,090370
Health Education Specialists$69,41070
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$68,59030
Accountants and Auditors$67,5301,560
Loan Officers$67,280300
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$66,93040
Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,460850
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,120120
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65,8601,580
Financial Examiners$65,84060
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,750850
Commercial and Industrial Designers$65,66030
Counselors, All Other$65,52070
Electricians$65,3901,000
Dental Hygienists$65,380410
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$65,25050
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$65,11050
Producers and Directors$64,880140
Dietitians and Nutritionists$64,580160
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,58040
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64,46070
Technical Writers$64,38030
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$64,01040
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$63,690360
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,210150
Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,130130
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$62,900210
Instructional Coordinators$62,770250
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$62,710490
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,6401,100
Logisticians$62,590310
Tool and Die Makers$62,55070
Recreational Therapists$62,48040
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$62,38030
Compliance Officers$62,270560
Urban and Regional Planners$61,93040
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,8802,400
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,820770
Healthcare Social Workers$61,770260
Marriage and Family Therapists$61,650130
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,6002,040
Web and Digital Interface Designers$61,57050
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61,460170
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,3101,920
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$60,82080
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,820840
Physical Therapist Assistants$60,740210
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60,57060
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$60,490360
Human Resources Specialists$60,3401,170
Postal Service Clerks$60,030150
Transportation Security Screeners$59,95040
Mechanical Drafters$59,950120
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,740340
Legal Support Workers, All Other$59,72050
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59,600190
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,590460
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$59,570420
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$59,48080
Surgical Technologists$59,420200
Construction and Building Inspectors$59,210210
Editors$59,100100
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$59,060570
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,060580
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,450780
Food Service Managers$58,400360
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,370520
Carpenters$58,2801,100
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$58,180300
Training and Development Specialists$58,180590
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$58,00070
Massage Therapists$57,70090
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57,680160
Operations Research Analysts$57,670N/A
Interior Designers$57,66060
Chefs and Head Cooks$57,630310
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$57,550200
Postal Service Mail Carriers$57,490740
Fundraisers$57,050140
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$56,6201,130
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$56,52040
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,4405,210
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$56,1001,150
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,030610
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55,88060
Firefighters$55,780260
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55,420130
Broadcast Technicians$55,32050
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55,310850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55,220310
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$55,18040
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54,390240
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54,230140
Computer Network Support Specialists$53,450160
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$53,16040
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$53,08040
Computer User Support Specialists$52,980850
Graphic Designers$52,540290
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$52,25070
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$52,240270
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$51,92050
Paramedics$51,830160
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$51,730110
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$51,630120
Clergy$51,380110
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$51,370460
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$51,220170
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,500200
Social Workers, All Other$50,450200
Cargo and Freight Agents$50,34070
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$49,890370
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$49,7801,230
Rehabilitation Counselors$49,590230
Medical Equipment Repairers$49,37060
Machinists$49,160620
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$49,10060
Mechanical Door Repairers$49,03060
Procurement Clerks$49,000110
Community Health Workers$49,000N/A
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48,93090
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$48,79060
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$48,73090
Chemical Technicians$48,63060
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,6003,180
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,580280
Crematory Operators$48,48040
Insurance Sales Agents$48,470570
Private Detectives and Investigators$48,43050
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$48,430220
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,4105,880
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$48,410200
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$48,380100
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,300400
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,28040
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,190500
Public Relations Specialists$48,060240
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,040240
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$47,88070
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$47,88040
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,750160
Credit Counselors$47,70060
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$47,630100
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47,630140
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$47,540130
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47,520140
Construction Laborers$47,3801,470
Dental Laboratory Technicians$47,370N/A
Property Appraisers and Assessors$47,26050
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$47,23050
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$47,210220
Highway Maintenance Workers$47,200600
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$47,20040
Religious Workers, All Other$47,19090
Roofers$47,160100
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47,080360
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,0702,160
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$46,84070
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,76070
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$46,72030
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,640340
Prepress Technicians and Workers$46,59040
Coaches and Scouts$46,520270
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,330260
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,2801,290
Public Safety Telecommunicators$46,140150
Advertising Sales Agents$46,050110
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,020100
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45,99070
Audio and Video Technicians$45,97070
Insurance Underwriters$45,930260
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,9101,300
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,810130
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,7801,980
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45,780150
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,760130
Judicial Law Clerks$45,48040
New Accounts Clerks$45,46070
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,410240
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$45,330110
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,280800
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45,160150
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$45,140330
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,130280
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$44,950N/A
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,89040
Dental Assistants$44,810430
Bill and Account Collectors$44,730450
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,690360
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$44,64040
Pest Control Workers$44,61090
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$44,45090
Medical Records Specialists$44,370230
Printing Press Operators$44,360400
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,3102,160
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$44,240210
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,940280
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$43,76070
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$43,63070
Medical Transcriptionists$43,47050
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$43,370240
Social and Human Service Assistants$43,3401,140
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43,320150
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$43,290420
Medical Equipment Preparers$43,270110
Travel Agents$43,19050
Opticians, Dispensing$43,150130
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$42,62070
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$42,58070
Light Truck Drivers$42,3602,370
Billing and Posting Clerks$42,290590
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$41,900160
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$41,88090
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,86010,160
Photographers$41,60030
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,4701,270
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$41,420190
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,9602,890
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$40,930320
Office Clerks, General$40,6405,210
Real Estate Sales Agents$40,310100
Tellers$40,190760
Order Clerks$40,110100
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40,09060
Medical Assistants$40,060880
Food Processing Workers, All Other$39,62040
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$39,310150
Data Entry Keyers$39,230180
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39,090120
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,030800
Meter Readers, Utilities$38,83040
Nursing Assistants$38,8302,900
Customer Service Representatives$38,8203,830
Food Batchmakers$38,740440
Psychiatric Technicians$38,720480
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,500110
Tutors$38,440130
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,3901,770
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,1803,520
Tire Repairers and Changers$38,110370
Counter and Rental Clerks$38,060430
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$38,05060
Phlebotomists$37,940230
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$37,92090
Residential Advisors$37,740240
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$37,690170
Helpers--Electricians$37,40060
Protective Service Workers, All Other$37,380160
Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,270210
Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,2402,370
Bus Drivers, School$37,1001,050
Security Guards$37,0401,960
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$36,89090
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$36,84030
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$36,820220
Helpers--Production Workers$36,810330
Emergency Medical Technicians$36,760460
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,7201,200
Skincare Specialists$36,670N/A
Production Workers, All Other$36,650550
File Clerks$36,54070
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$36,48040
Sewing Machine Operators$36,400320
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,2606,810
Parts Salespersons$36,150390
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,8601,040
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,510130
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,3703,570
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$35,36040
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$35,350100
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,280230
Pharmacy Technicians$35,2501,020
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$35,17070
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$35,07090
Tax Preparers$34,99090
Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,8501,580
Library Technicians$34,38040
Bakers$34,370640
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$34,320230
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34,320540
Floral Designers$34,05070
Cooks, Restaurant$34,0402,120
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$33,43040
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,310110
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32,950480
Self-Enrichment Teachers$32,940360
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$32,740210
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$31,96080
Telemarketers$31,92060
Word Processors and Typists$31,78090
Driver/Sales Workers$31,7301,040
Concierges$31,25030
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31,200550
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$31,20050
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,200710
Couriers and Messengers$31,050100
Recreation Workers$30,980470
Physical Therapist Aides$30,93080
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,030640
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,9401,190
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$29,81070
Parking Attendants$29,570140
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,550710
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,550740
Animal Caretakers$29,410290
Retail Salespersons$29,2506,700
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29,250380
Library Assistants, Clerical$29,210130
Dietetic Technicians$28,97060
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,8909,340
Tour and Travel Guides$28,85050
Waiters and Waitresses$28,7903,360
Childcare Workers$28,600750
Dishwashers$28,280740
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,2601,840
Food Preparation Workers$28,2201,020
Bartenders$27,8201,500
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,800770
Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,7705,900
Cooks, Fast Food$27,360620
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,320540
Cashiers$27,2905,220
Shampooers$25,650N/A
Manicurists and Pedicurists$25,640240
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$23,960130
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22,690530
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$21,860160
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$21,75080
Helpers--Carpenters$21,740N/A
Cooks, Short Order$18,100150