metropolitan statistical area · 42540

Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area

Figures describe the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Scranton city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$46,330
Total employment255,620

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area was $46,330 per year ($22.28 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 255,620 jobs. 457 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs3.85980$59,010
Psychiatric Technicians3.79980$45,360
Crossing Guards and Flaggers3.63560$34,580
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators3.334,240$48,860
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.65750$52,630
Highway Maintenance Workers2.41610$48,860
Food Batchmakers2.36680$39,780
Packers and Packagers, Hand2.262,080$37,430

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 457 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area
Occupation
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,410$17.9910,2502.20
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,460$14.169,9701.41
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,900$20.639,6301.99
Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,520$13.236,4501.02
Retail Salespersons$30,020$14.436,3300.99
General and Operations Managers$93,820$45.116,0101.04
Registered Nurses$82,650$39.735,4000.97
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,580$27.685,2101.54
Cashiers$28,380$13.645,2001.02
Office Clerks, General$43,160$20.754,8301.19
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,860$23.494,2403.33
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,780$18.163,7901.64
Customer Service Representatives$42,010$20.203,6100.85
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,570$17.583,4000.94
Waiters and Waitresses$29,770$14.313,2000.86
Nursing Assistants$43,980$21.143,0801.30
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,710$23.902,7501.09
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,260$21.282,6700.95
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,400$30.002,5001.06
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,740$29.682,2702.13
Light Truck Drivers$43,110$20.732,2001.36
Cooks, Restaurant$34,870$16.762,1700.94
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,350$21.322,0801.55
Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,430$18.002,0802.26
Security Guards$35,160$16.902,0700.98
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,340$29.492,0401.00
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,930Not published1,9600.84
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,280$22.251,8601.01
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,050Not published1,8501.06
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,860$22.531,8400.82
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,590Not published1,7800.78
Accountants and Auditors$70,480$33.881,6400.69
Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,650$17.141,6201.08
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65,030$31.261,6101.57
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,830$18.671,5800.79
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,030Not published1,5601.53
Bartenders$28,010$13.471,5301.23
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,160$35.181,5101.36
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$46,810$22.501,4701.82
Construction Laborers$48,290$23.221,4500.80
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$72,210$34.721,3601.23
Medical and Health Services Managers$99,340$47.761,3301.35
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,330$17.951,3300.85
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,600$22.881,3001.13
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,460$22.341,2601.28
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,770$30.661,2501.73
Human Resources Specialists$65,360$31.421,1300.75
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,280$21.291,0901.75
Social and Human Service Assistants$42,310$20.341,0801.50
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,320$16.981,0801.49
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,950$14.401,0800.77
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$56,330$27.081,0700.52
Carpenters$60,240$28.961,0700.97
Bus Drivers, School$45,010$21.641,0601.59
Electricians$69,540$33.441,0500.84
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,060$21.191,0000.63
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,660$37.829900.74
Psychiatric Technicians$45,360$21.819803.79
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$59,010$28.379803.85
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,330$28.529501.20
Pharmacy Technicians$36,280$17.449401.21
Food Preparation Workers$29,210$14.059400.64
Financial Managers$124,920$60.069200.67
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,940$37.479100.90
Project Management Specialists$91,820$44.158700.49
Correctional Officers and Jailers$61,800$29.718701.39
Medical Assistants$42,760$20.568400.62
Computer User Support Specialists$54,010$25.978100.69
Lawyers$100,420$48.288100.65
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,490$16.588101.03
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67,200$32.318000.45
Dishwashers$28,100$13.517901.00
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,440$29.067700.52
Tellers$43,130$20.737701.42
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,580$30.097601.59
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,630$25.317502.65
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,260$17.917400.86
Software Developers$119,960$57.677300.26
Billing and Posting Clerks$45,930$22.087101.07
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,070$29.847101.31
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,720$13.336900.77
Management Analysts$93,150$44.786800.46
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,260$11.196801.03
Food Batchmakers$39,780$19.126802.36
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,540$17.096701.34
Training and Development Specialists$61,970$29.796500.86
Insurance Sales Agents$49,880$23.986500.83
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,750$29.696500.96
Physicians, All Other$232,880$111.966401.13
Bakers$36,260$17.436401.64
Driver/Sales Workers$46,430$22.326300.94
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,220$28.476201.06
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,130$13.526200.87
Highway Maintenance Workers$48,860$23.496102.41
Sales Managers$116,120$55.836000.57
Childcare Workers$30,630$14.726000.71
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,820$22.035900.91
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$76,560$36.815801.09
Compliance Officers$65,780$31.635700.84
Pharmacists$130,950$62.965701.08
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34,580$16.635603.63
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,090$23.605600.82
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$29,970$14.415601.38
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103,240Not published5501.03
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$51,680$24.855501.00
Managers, All Other$111,970$53.835400.53
Computer Systems Analysts$84,820$40.785400.64
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,320$16.505401.66
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32,290$15.525200.83
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,210$30.875100.63
Industrial Engineers$93,100$44.765100.85
Food Service Managers$61,110$29.385001.28
Physical Therapists$99,520$47.855001.14
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,600$14.714901.00
Emergency Medical Technicians$37,940$18.244801.63
Industrial Production Managers$104,990$50.474701.15
Counter and Rental Clerks$39,580$19.034700.71
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$99,540$47.854601.25
Production Workers, All Other$37,030$17.804601.12
Civil Engineers$95,730$46.024500.74
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45,520$21.894501.48
Dental Assistants$47,220$22.704500.71
Chefs and Head Cooks$60,750$29.214501.38
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$62,150$29.884500.56
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,160$29.404500.58
Printing Press Operators$47,340$22.764501.88
Social and Community Service Managers$75,710$36.404401.29
Recreation Workers$34,580$16.634400.81
Parts Salespersons$39,500$18.994400.98
Bill and Account Collectors$45,160$21.714401.68
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55,440$26.654400.68
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,000$23.084402.17
Computer and Information Systems Managers$135,700$65.244300.39
Nurse Practitioners$126,820$60.974300.81
Machinists$49,850$23.974300.92
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$57,600$27.694000.62
Dental Hygienists$70,730$34.004001.09
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$47,490$22.833902.10
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61,120$29.383801.30
Self-Enrichment Teachers$38,030$18.293700.67
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30,150$14.493700.87
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64,350$30.943700.49
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,840$23.963703.69
Computer Occupations, All Other$93,830$45.113600.50
Mechanical Engineers$83,920$40.353600.75
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$80,980Not published3601.45
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$68,740$33.053600.94
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$51,220$24.633500.86
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,020$21.653501.41
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,450$24.263501.35
Cost Estimators$75,720$36.413400.93
Healthcare Social Workers$61,590$29.613401.11
Cooks, Fast Food$27,840$13.393400.32
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$45,960$22.103401.41
Facilities Managers$91,250$43.873301.30
Occupational Therapists$93,750$45.073301.22
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$72,600Not published3201.18
Physician Assistants$126,230$60.693101.18
Tire Repairers and Changers$37,580$18.073101.76
Loan Officers$74,430$35.783000.66
Speech-Language Pathologists$93,370$44.893001.00
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45,590$21.923000.57
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47,380$22.783000.90
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,940Not published2900.68
Public Relations Specialists$51,730$24.872900.63
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,490$22.352901.00
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$37,020$17.802902.53
Sewing Machine Operators$38,630$18.572901.68
Personal Financial Advisors$103,200$49.612800.63
Medical Records Specialists$43,060$20.702800.88
Helpers--Production Workers$38,010$18.272801.02
Chief Executives$216,530$104.102700.79
Human Resources Managers$110,000$52.892700.74
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$60,310$28.992700.52
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$91,730$44.102601.02
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$49,850$23.972601.05
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$49,310$23.712601.00
Marketing Managers$127,000$61.062500.38
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$102,000$49.042500.86
Insurance Underwriters$47,840$23.002501.46
Rehabilitation Counselors$53,940$25.932501.62
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60,900$29.282501.34
Graphic Designers$54,950$26.422500.76
Coaches and Scouts$46,880Not published2500.62
Animal Caretakers$31,190$15.002500.58
Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsNot publishedNot published2500.96
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58,570$28.162500.89
Logisticians$72,090$34.662400.59
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$81,160$39.022400.47
Phlebotomists$39,250$18.872401.02
Manicurists and Pedicurists$28,700$13.802400.94
Residential Advisors$39,420$18.952401.75
Respiratory Therapists$78,380$37.682301.01
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61,710$29.672201.50
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54,950$26.422200.97
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48,590$23.362202.49
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$42,370$20.372200.61
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$78,690$37.832201.37
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45,720$21.982200.74
Construction Managers$108,500$52.172100.33
Architectural and Engineering Managers$156,420$75.202100.59
Financial and Investment Analysts$76,340$36.702100.35
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$90,070Not published2100.57
Paramedics$57,720$27.752101.28
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$77,500$37.262100.58
Construction and Building Inspectors$61,630$29.632100.87
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$68,730$33.042100.92
Data Scientists$84,750$40.742000.46
Physical Therapist Assistants$60,520$29.102001.06
Protective Service Workers, All Other$35,650$17.142001.53
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$46,450$22.332000.91
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$22,920$11.022001.02
Data Entry Keyers$37,210$17.892000.98
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61,110$29.382000.93
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,670$21.961900.88
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$57,920$27.851900.84
Instructional Coordinators$69,000$33.181900.50
Dietitians and Nutritionists$64,200$30.871901.52
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42,830$20.591901.04
Firefighters$60,410$29.041900.34
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,290$24.181901.19
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,220$39.531800.78
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44,620$21.451800.86
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$49,060$23.591800.73
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$49,990$24.031701.38
Fundraisers$58,300$28.031700.95
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$97,340Not published1701.23
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$76,710Not published1701.33
Dentists, General$195,480$93.981700.81
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26,530$12.761700.66
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$45,180$21.721700.76
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$33,400$16.061702.44
Medical Equipment Preparers$45,760$22.001601.24
Public Safety Telecommunicators$46,870$22.541600.95
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,440Not published1500.81
Tutors$37,140$17.861500.53
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,250$17.431500.57
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43,180$20.761501.26
First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersNot publishedNot published1501.11
Postal Service Clerks$60,250$28.971501.22
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59,490$28.601500.84
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47,930$23.041500.48
Roofers$49,620$23.861500.66
Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,450$18.491500.66
Administrative Services Managers$98,020$47.121400.32
Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,180$30.381400.82
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$80,400Not published1400.77
Producers and Directors$61,660$29.641400.60
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$81,500$39.181400.74
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47,100$22.641400.82
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$37,890$18.221400.58
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45,480$21.871400.52
Couriers and Messengers$46,710$22.461401.27
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58,000$27.891400.40
Sheet Metal Workers$65,250$31.371400.69
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$52,880$25.421405.31
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$64,960$31.231300.68
Computer Programmers$88,180$42.391300.87
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$80,870$38.881300.72
Mechanical Drafters$59,270$28.491301.93
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$82,150$39.501300.86
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$75,230Not published1300.81
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$40,530$19.491300.45
Library Assistants, Clerical$28,140$13.531300.90
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49,690$23.891300.36
Parking Attendants$28,360$13.641300.57
Labor Relations Specialists$105,210$50.581201.09
Computer Network Support Specialists$59,900$28.801200.49
Electrical Engineers$103,640$49.831200.36
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryNot publishedNot published1200.76
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$39,660$19.071200.63
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$77,680$37.351200.80
Opticians, Dispensing$44,860$21.571201.03
Cooks, Short Order$28,290$13.601200.55
Shampooers$19,690$9.461209.18
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$75,460$36.281200.25
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49,020$23.571200.82
Tool and Die Makers$64,530$31.021201.30
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$48,810$23.471100.46
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60,430$29.061102.15
Health Education Specialists$71,860$34.551100.99
Massage Therapists$58,380$28.071100.69
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentNot publishedNot published1101.07
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$56,790$27.301100.76
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$57,490$27.641102.20
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,930$21.601101.53
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30,570$14.701100.65
Credit Analysts$80,270$38.591000.98
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$79,910$38.421000.34
Clergy$51,670$24.841001.04
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77,530Not published1001.26
Veterinarians$126,960$61.041000.73
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$40,340$19.391000.63
File Clerks$39,430$18.961000.80
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,500$20.431004.45
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48,120$23.141000.79
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,380$22.301000.96
Tax Preparers$39,400$18.94900.70
Computer Network Architects$114,570$55.08900.31
Engineers, All Other$96,410$46.35900.37
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91,410$43.95900.70
Marriage and Family Therapists$79,300$38.13900.84
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$50,820$24.43902.53
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$36,680Not published903.33
Dietetic Technicians$31,650$15.22901.68
Advertising Sales Agents$46,990$22.59900.56
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,170$15.95900.21
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,440$18.96900.82
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$38,800$18.66900.87
Power Plant OperatorsNot publishedNot published901.92
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,010$22.12900.93
Chemists$88,530$42.56800.61
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$65,870$31.67801.47
Community Health Workers$49,660$23.87800.79
Floral Designers$35,560$17.10801.18
Optometrists$133,010$63.95801.19
Pest Control Workers$45,740$21.99800.49
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$35,560$17.10800.84
Travel Agents$39,810$19.14800.85
Procurement Clerks$50,500$24.28800.90
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$33,600$16.15800.39
Word Processors and Typists$37,710$18.13801.32
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37,320$17.94800.84
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$56,480$27.16801.37
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,270$22.73801.83
Credit Counselors$49,380$23.74701.45
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$61,110$29.38700.72
Information Security Analysts$100,210$48.18700.22
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$46,760$22.48700.71
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$78,690$37.83700.47
Counselors, All Other$64,500$31.01701.39
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$53,230$25.59700.85
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$79,860Not published701.05
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$37,070Not published700.70
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$97,680Not published701.99
Audio and Video Technicians$50,760$24.41700.65
Therapists, All Other$61,760$29.69701.81
Family Medicine Physicians$297,430$142.99700.40
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$44,440$21.37701.24
Occupational Therapy Assistants$63,740$30.64700.79
Order Clerks$43,630$20.98700.59
Cargo and Freight Agents$49,310$23.71700.44
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$80,540$38.72700.60
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47,080$22.63700.64
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45,440$21.85701.20
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38,050$18.29700.43
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35,490$17.06700.29
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,020$20.68701.30
Prepress Technicians and Workers$47,270$22.72701.67
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$38,090$18.31701.01
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$43,450$20.89701.22
Purchasing Managers$119,920$57.65600.42
Property Appraisers and Assessors$49,800$23.94600.62
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$55,390$26.63600.50
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56,190$27.01600.50
Chemical Technicians$61,740$29.68600.65
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$55,050$26.47600.47
Judicial Law Clerks$48,880$23.50602.53
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$99,980Not published600.83
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,790Not published600.76
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$55,570Not published602.86
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$97,520Not published600.65
Editors$60,110$28.90600.43
Photographers$43,060$20.70600.66
Chiropractors$75,060$36.09600.93
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$97,090$46.68600.66
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$49,130$23.62600.65
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$62,040$29.83601.33
Skincare Specialists$42,650$20.51600.49
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$33,600$16.16601.41
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$44,520$21.40600.72
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$39,250$18.87601.37
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$71,910$34.57601.39
Public Relations Managers$99,650$47.91500.44
Fundraising Managers$96,790$46.53500.79
Natural Sciences Managers$87,310$41.98500.27
Financial Specialists, All Other$81,330$39.10500.25
Database Administrators$79,730$38.33500.47
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$85,610$41.16500.18
Web Developers$74,960$36.04500.41
Surveyors$72,800$35.00500.56
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$125,800$60.48500.30
Environmental Engineers$85,420$41.07500.81
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51,440$24.73500.82
School Psychologists$93,570$44.99500.46
Food Science Technicians$54,570$26.24501.87
Religious Workers, All Other$34,580$16.63502.10
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$109,470$52.63501.81
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$73,770Not published501.12
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$45,820Not published500.24
News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsNot publishedNot published500.71
Physical Therapist Aides$31,840$15.31500.64
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$53,750$25.84501.43
Concierges$37,900$18.22500.63
Tour and Travel Guides$30,160$14.50500.55
Sales Engineers$93,500$44.95500.55
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$47,660$22.91500.34
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47,530$22.85501.09
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$77,380$37.20500.62
Medical Equipment Repairers$55,370$26.62500.44
Food Processing Workers, All Other$40,910$19.67500.46
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32,210$15.49501.10
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,870$20.61501.48
Crane and Tower Operators$71,770$34.51500.68
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$63,930$30.74400.71
Financial Examiners$74,560$35.85400.36
Web and Digital Interface Designers$68,580$32.97400.22
Actuaries$110,300$53.03400.91
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$63,630$30.59401.37
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$55,900$26.88400.38
Legal Support Workers, All Other$62,690$30.14400.53
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$93,950Not published401.14
History Teachers, Postsecondary$95,120Not published401.35
Library Technicians$35,710$17.17400.40
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$37,570Not published400.14
Interior Designers$60,690$29.18400.32
Music Directors and Composers$73,610$35.39401.93
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$47,320$22.75401.16
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$55,700$26.78401.74
Broadcast Technicians$58,230$28.00401.01
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$95,470$45.90400.81
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$78,040$37.52400.23
Private Detectives and Investigators$43,420$20.87400.69
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$34,920$16.79400.65
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$79,470$38.21400.90
Helpers--Electricians$40,130$19.29400.35
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$58,390$28.07401.20
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$107,990$51.92401.29
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$53,710$25.82400.36
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,860$24.45400.81
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55,090$26.49401.02
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$73,800$35.48401.08
Advertising and Promotions ManagersNot publishedNot published300.97
Training and Development Managers$111,600$53.66300.43
Budget Analysts$71,280$34.27300.45
Database Architects$120,890$58.12300.30
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$100,090$48.12301.05
Conservation Scientists$54,250$26.08300.78
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$98,780Not published300.57
Technical Writers$71,580$34.41300.41
Interpreters and TranslatorsNot publishedNot published300.36
Film and Video Editors$52,850$25.41300.77
Recreational Therapists$60,550$29.11301.33
Medical Transcriptionists$44,730$21.51300.48
Transportation Security Screeners$63,130$30.35300.39
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$67,710$32.56300.68
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$32,100$15.43300.39
Biological Technicians$47,110$22.65Not publishedNot published
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51,560$24.79Not publishedNot published
Dental Laboratory Technicians$76,170$36.62Not publishedNot published
Helpers--Carpenters$44,710$21.49Not publishedNot published
New Accounts Clerks$44,660$21.47Not publishedNot published
Nurse Anesthetists$199,800$96.06Not publishedNot published
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Operations Research Analysts$59,470$28.59Not publishedNot published
Real Estate Sales Agents$50,660$24.36Not publishedNot published
Social Workers, All Other$61,230$29.44Not publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.