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93 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Pennsylvania (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 93 occupations in Pennsylvania with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Cardiologists at $579,120/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $100K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

93
Jobs Over $100K

$579,120

#1: Cardiologists

$156,555

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

693,700

Workers in These Jobs

All 93 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Pennsylvania

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Cardiologists	$579,120	$492,490	640
2	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons	$553,740	$473,110	N/A
3	Anesthesiologists	$461,390	$425,950	410
4	Radiologists	$455,380	$418,720	1,360
5	Physicians, Pathologists	$413,370	$369,170	210
6	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$354,020	$363,580	240
7	Orthodontists	$311,180	$327,330	N/A
8	Family Medicine Physicians	$306,030	$298,410	4,190
9	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$304,290	$299,730	310
10	Psychiatrists	$278,970	$282,370	830
11	Chief Executives	$232,560	$302,990	8,850
12	Pediatricians, General	$226,440	$236,790	1,120
13	Nurse Anesthetists	$221,530	$233,320	2,500
14	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$213,310	$226,950	990
15	Physicists	$210,990	$191,120	230
16	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$164,990	$172,500	2,270
17	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$164,690	$167,960	9,640
18	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$163,910	$169,100	27,060
19	Dentists, General	$163,390	$172,710	4,460
20	Lawyers	$157,180	$169,170	27,170
21	Podiatrists	$155,050	$159,810	390
22	Marketing Managers	$150,810	$159,270	13,840
23	Financial Managers	$145,610	$164,650	32,180
24	Medical Dosimetrists	$142,850	$140,540	160
25	Purchasing Managers	$141,790	$146,520	2,530
26	Political Scientists	$140,020	$136,350	70
27	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$139,040	$152,910	770
28	Pharmacists	$138,160	$138,740	14,090
29	Natural Sciences Managers	$137,900	$161,580	7,980
30	Optometrists	$135,400	$139,660	1,720
31	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$134,090	$137,680	2,750
32	Commercial Pilots	$134,030	$151,950	530
33	Aerospace Engineers	$133,940	$135,340	990
34	Veterinarians	$133,520	$154,440	3,490
35	Nuclear Engineers	$133,250	$134,740	340
36	Human Resources Managers	$133,060	$148,500	8,230
37	Air Traffic Controllers	$132,350	$143,180	460
38	Computer Network Architects	$131,840	$136,290	6,080
39	Sales Managers	$130,610	$147,200	20,460
40	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$130,300	$131,430	330
41	Nurse Practitioners	$130,140	$132,070	10,670
42	Physician Assistants	$127,070	$125,160	9,020
43	Software Developers	$126,550	$128,110	55,920
44	Actuaries	$125,040	$133,290	1,710
45	Nuclear Technicians	$124,070	$121,060	310
46	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$122,940	$136,590	1,540
47	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$122,560	$120,110	950
48	Training and Development Managers	$122,150	$138,920	1,480
49	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$121,730	$121,410	490
50	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$121,310	$129,520	710
51	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$121,260	$122,670	1,440
52	Nurse Midwives	$119,990	$116,390	320
53	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$118,710	$117,970	14,460
54	Public Relations Managers	$118,050	$130,880	2,210
55	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$117,970	$121,840	610
56	Information Security Analysts	$117,770	$119,570	4,660
57	Avionics Technicians	$117,470	$104,200	70
58	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$117,250	$105,230	900
59	Chemical Engineers	$116,970	$127,520	810
60	Economists	$115,000	$117,370	560
61	Fundraising Managers	$111,280	$124,320	1,950
62	Electrical Engineers	$110,820	$118,310	6,970
63	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$110,580	$109,520	N/A
64	Industrial Production Managers	$109,140	$121,380	10,200
65	Construction Managers	$108,250	$121,000	6,840
66	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,920	$136,680	14,890
67	Materials Scientists	$106,920	$107,370	100
68	Data Scientists	$106,850	$110,810	13,810
69	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$106,230	$101,970	4,150
70	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,650	$112,170	220
71	Administrative Services Managers	$105,640	$121,220	4,880
72	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$105,240	$121,070	8,540
73	Personal Financial Advisors	$105,200	$165,100	12,200
74	Funeral Home Managers	$104,400	$129,210	560
75	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$104,160	$102,150	2,820
76	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$103,790	$118,060	7,190
77	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$103,740	$126,610	8,000
78	Medical and Health Services Managers	$103,670	$117,690	30,480
79	Environmental Engineers	$103,330	$103,760	1,750
80	General and Operations Managers	$103,130	$126,200	172,010
81	Financial Risk Specialists	$103,040	$114,580	2,370
82	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$103,010	$89,020	240
83	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$102,400	$106,920	5,690
84	Petroleum Engineers	$101,880	$120,180	600
85	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,760	$111,930	4,630
86	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,740	$97,360	440
87	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$101,660	$94,840	1,110
88	Physical Therapists	$101,380	$101,650	11,710
89	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$101,050	$96,250	1,340
90	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,880	$104,200	140
91	Radiation Therapists	$100,540	$101,110	560
92	Project Management Specialists	$100,150	$106,910	36,150
93	Database Administrators	$100,110	$104,210	2,450

Pennsylvania High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Life & Physical Science fields.

13.1% of all tracked occupations in PA earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,110/year (Database Administrators), while the top earner makes $579,120/year.

Pennsylvania ranks #20 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Pennsylvania?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 93 occupations in Pennsylvania with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 13.1% of all tracked occupations in PA.

What is the highest paying job in Pennsylvania?

The highest paying occupation in Pennsylvania is Cardiologists with a median salary of $579,120 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Pennsylvania?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Pennsylvania is $100,110/year (Database Administrators). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Pennsylvania?

The average median salary among all 93 occupations that pay over $100K in Pennsylvania is $156,555 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Pennsylvania?

High-paying jobs in Pennsylvania typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics