Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 392 detailed occupations covering about 170,400 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 9.7% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Nurse Anesthetists $206,500 -2.9% —
Dentists, General $176,760 +6.3% 110
Chief Executives $164,590 +89.4% 130
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $148,300 +118% 60
Architectural and Engineering Managers $135,090 -18.3% 140
Pharmacists $131,590 -3.3% 360
Marketing Managers $128,430 -28.4% 100
Optometrists $121,440 -7.9% 40
Computer and Information Systems Managers $120,080 -29.2% 170
Nurse Practitioners $117,620 -6.8% 220
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $114,170 +36% 40
Human Resources Managers $109,980 -19.3% 120
Managers, All Other $109,660 -17.9% 300
Physician Assistants $108,410 -16.6% 350
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $105,820 +31.7% 200
Purchasing Managers $105,490 -22.6% 60
Sales Managers $103,530 -23.4% 400
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $103,050 +31.9% 50
Veterinarians $101,820 -14.5% 100
Medical and Health Services Managers $100,630 -9.1% 500
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $100,600 +1.4% 160
Industrial Production Managers $100,520 -14.1% 390
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $100,420 +25.6% 30
Electrical Engineers $100,330 -6.2% 90
Facilities Managers $99,760 -2.5% 120

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 5,580 $49,920
Cashiers 5,370 $25,870
Stockers and Order Fillers 5,270 $39,230
Fast Food and Counter Workers 4,720 $25,980
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 4,580 $36,580
Retail Salespersons 4,170 $29,120
Office Clerks, General 3,820 $37,390
General and Operations Managers 3,760 $83,510
Correctional Officers and Jailers 3,010 $62,300
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,940 $37,430
Registered Nurses 2,930 $78,450
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2,600 $46,640
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,440 $32,560
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,430 $44,700
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,230 $63,670
Waiters and Waitresses 2,210 $27,870
Customer Service Representatives 2,190 $37,100
Nursing Assistants 2,190 $36,540
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 1,970 $63,900
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,920 $55,930
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,910 $29,460
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,770 $39,400
Cooks, Restaurant 1,770 $29,580
Construction Laborers 1,700 $44,620
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,630 $36,700
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