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457 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Pennsylvania (2025)

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

There are 457 occupations in Pennsylvania with a median salary above $50K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

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

457
Jobs Over $50K

$579,120

#1: Cardiologists

$87,438

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

2,727,660

Workers in These Jobs

All 457 Jobs Paying Over $50K 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
94	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,660	$97,760	440
95	Industrial Engineers	$99,560	$103,930	13,180
96	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$99,190	$120,600	12,630
97	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$98,930	$94,180	560
98	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,850	$96,100	960
99	Computer Systems Analysts	$98,550	$99,630	19,450
100	Sales Engineers	$98,500	$101,350	1,980
101	Occupational Therapists	$98,440	$98,460	6,560
102	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,370	$100,000	580
103	Materials Engineers	$98,030	$106,560	720
104	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$98,010	$108,790	800
105	Mechanical Engineers	$97,920	$103,740	13,550
106	Civil Engineers	$97,850	$100,750	15,870
107	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$97,580	$101,760	3,370
108	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$97,530	$98,160	800
109	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,500	$96,210	1,520
110	Art Directors	$97,450	$102,660	1,250
111	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,230	$102,610	660
112	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,120	$98,540	220
113	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$97,030	$98,700	3,760
114	Registered Nurses	$96,430	$94,020	146,520
115	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,010	$100,530	260
116	Power Plant Operators	$95,800	$96,280	1,010
117	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$95,720	$94,710	310
118	Facilities Managers	$95,290	$102,230	6,870
119	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$95,070	$96,320	1,270
120	Genetic Counselors	$94,930	$98,720	230
121	Gambling Managers	$94,800	$96,220	170
122	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,710	$92,840	790
123	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$94,600	$93,840	1,520
124	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$94,570	$93,430	740
125	Management Analysts	$93,830	$100,450	34,420
126	Statisticians	$93,830	$104,240	1,630
127	Pile Driver Operators	$93,550	$92,480	90
128	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$93,030	$93,710	4,530
129	Speech-Language Pathologists	$92,960	$93,720	6,570
130	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$91,870	$108,710	3,140
131	Hydrologists	$91,730	$93,500	160
132	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$91,640	$93,560	240
133	Labor Relations Specialists	$91,320	$98,890	3,470
134	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$91,120	$87,080	2,250
135	Audiologists	$89,480	$92,980	460
136	Computer Programmers	$89,180	$95,820	3,120
137	Epidemiologists	$87,860	$99,910	360
138	Technical Writers	$87,620	$95,660	1,330
139	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$87,050	$93,480	4,890
140	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$87,020	$97,820	N/A
141	Boilermakers	$86,850	$86,110	260
142	Web Developers	$86,380	$87,440	1,670
143	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,250	$88,430	30
144	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$86,140	$92,250	7,750
145	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,970	$95,300	2,410
146	Compliance Officers	$85,580	$93,230	19,810
147	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$85,470	$81,910	26,510
148	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$84,750	$85,740	40
149	Microbiologists	$84,650	$86,370	670
150	Financial and Investment Analysts	$84,460	$98,530	13,310
151	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$84,400	$83,060	N/A
152	Budget Analysts	$84,240	$88,380	1,490
153	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$84,180	$92,830	910
154	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$83,870	$84,720	820
155	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$83,610	$78,750	2,750
156	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$83,510	$84,680	490
157	Food Scientists and Technologists	$83,380	$86,640	400
158	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,150	$89,050	640
159	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$82,970	$83,980	1,610
160	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$82,870	$91,850	5,930
161	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$82,710	$86,130	2,980
162	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$82,610	$87,260	770
163	Locomotive Engineers	$82,460	$79,680	1,430
164	Tapers	$82,240	$76,290	60
165	School Psychologists	$82,190	$87,220	2,600
166	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,170	$90,020	2,000
167	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,070	$88,330	2,990
168	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$81,680	$83,400	740
169	Emergency Management Directors	$81,550	$87,700	520
170	Transportation Inspectors	$81,550	$97,150	340
171	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$81,540	$89,590	26,860
172	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$81,460	$80,020	430
173	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$81,020	$77,730	3,890
174	Gas Plant Operators	$80,810	$84,020	1,370
175	Urban and Regional Planners	$80,810	$81,790	860
176	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$80,770	$76,330	590
177	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,670	$87,040	2,530
178	Health Education Specialists	$80,670	$81,320	2,690
179	Dental Hygienists	$80,610	$84,260	7,970
180	Broadcast Technicians	$80,470	$85,180	950
181	Agricultural Engineers	$80,300	$86,840	N/A
182	Credit Analysts	$80,280	$92,440	1,930
183	Ship Engineers	$80,210	$87,950	90
184	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$79,660	$76,250	130
185	Operations Research Analysts	$79,640	$88,210	3,220
186	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$79,400	$82,790	20,220
187	Logisticians	$79,340	$84,040	9,980
188	Accountants and Auditors	$79,000	$86,070	54,290
189	Insurance Underwriters	$78,950	$90,490	5,160
190	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,800	$77,650	52,240
191	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$78,540	$78,660	200
192	Financial Examiners	$78,500	$92,710	2,590
193	Respiratory Therapists	$78,490	$78,180	6,530
194	Cost Estimators	$78,480	$83,890	9,420
195	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,460	$80,100	4,290
196	Meter Readers, Utilities	$78,450	$71,010	860
197	Computer Network Support Specialists	$78,310	$83,380	4,170
198	Foresters	$78,280	$80,550	310
199	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,220	$92,970	100
200	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$78,120	$80,810	1,330
201	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$78,000	$86,080	2,080
202	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$77,980	$79,910	690
203	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,930	$77,630	22,720
204	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,790	$81,430	1,530
205	Animal Scientists	$77,660	$90,580	90
206	Writers and Authors	$77,410	$90,060	1,080
207	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$77,290	$79,780	13,270
208	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,280	$79,170	4,170
209	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,210	$82,320	1,060
210	Landscape Architects	$77,130	$93,610	910
211	Chemists	$77,090	$87,990	6,800
212	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$77,060	$75,780	48,370
213	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$77,040	$77,460	3,710
214	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$77,000	$76,080	11,040
215	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,600	$83,590	1,280
216	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$76,110	$82,270	3,020
217	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$76,070	$75,470	3,470
218	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$76,050	$74,740	8,090
219	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$76,040	$79,760	80
220	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,960	$81,800	2,120
221	Surveyors	$75,950	$80,270	1,610
222	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,920	$82,340	1,050
223	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$75,890	$88,930	160
224	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$75,760	$74,810	4,840
225	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$75,620	$69,500	450
226	Instructional Coordinators	$75,580	$75,800	7,540
227	Producers and Directors	$75,460	$83,200	4,200
228	Social and Community Service Managers	$75,280	$80,870	10,220
229	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$75,270	$75,110	12,910
230	Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	$75,240	$74,470	N/A
231	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$74,990	$75,250	28,900
232	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,910	$75,280	3,390
233	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$74,710	$73,330	650
234	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$74,670	$75,420	N/A
235	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$73,550	$78,100	17,430
236	Firefighters	$73,460	$71,340	5,020
237	Insurance Sales Agents	$73,370	$88,590	19,390
238	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$73,180	$75,390	140
239	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$72,900	$70,990	1,730
240	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$72,720	$76,750	500
241	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$72,680	$72,340	7,640
242	Historians	$71,970	$78,210	70
243	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$71,840	$91,740	15,510
244	Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters	$71,770	$69,760	N/A
245	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$71,760	$74,780	300
246	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$71,590	$67,750	2,560
247	Training and Development Specialists	$71,350	$77,070	14,780
248	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$70,820	$73,860	1,620
249	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$70,640	$76,130	4,910
250	Soil and Plant Scientists	$70,550	$78,720	200
251	Human Resources Specialists	$70,450	$77,290	36,960
252	Tile and Stone Setters	$70,230	$67,560	880
253	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$70,110	$72,840	770
254	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$70,030	$69,850	180
255	Embalmers	$69,950	$63,310	50
256	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$69,560	$74,050	2,910
257	Loan Officers	$69,300	$80,450	8,140
258	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$68,990	$74,160	1,220
259	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$68,810	$68,520	110
260	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$68,760	$77,100	31,040
261	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$68,080	$77,050	13,620
262	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$67,890	$71,690	310
263	Electricians	$67,600	$75,770	22,730
264	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$67,410	$68,000	4,270
265	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$67,370	$69,440	4,310
266	Transportation Security Screeners	$67,330	$63,390	1,460
267	Chiropractors	$67,230	$73,180	1,770
268	Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$66,970	$62,240	3,070
269	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$66,330	$68,480	1,080
270	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$66,130	$80,220	51,270
271	Marriage and Family Therapists	$66,040	$67,890	2,350
272	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$65,960	$67,450	2,710
273	Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers	$65,900	$65,230	40
274	Construction and Building Inspectors	$65,870	$69,540	5,320
275	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$65,680	$83,210	9,370
276	Traffic Technicians	$65,610	$63,460	60
277	Hydrologic Technicians	$65,420	$71,260	100
278	Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	$65,380	$56,570	40
279	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$65,270	$69,690	56,600
280	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$65,260	$68,800	1,790
281	Crane and Tower Operators	$65,190	$68,580	1,630
282	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$65,100	$66,630	670
283	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$64,960	$68,520	5,220
284	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$64,800	$69,080	5,370
285	Food Service Managers	$64,750	$69,090	10,530
286	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$64,480	$78,350	39,920
287	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$64,430	$68,760	2,510
288	Millwrights	$64,410	$70,990	1,700
289	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$63,940	$65,930	38,260
290	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$63,870	$65,610	6,870
291	Chefs and Head Cooks	$63,860	$67,890	9,170
292	Fashion Designers	$63,840	$77,880	320
293	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$63,840	$66,700	22,160
294	Fundraisers	$63,730	$70,570	6,180
295	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$63,700	$68,360	370
296	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,650	$66,570	2,290
297	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$63,580	$66,810	910
298	Mechanical Drafters	$63,480	$70,250	2,330
299	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$63,460	$64,650	15,560
300	Editors	$63,460	$72,000	3,240
301	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$63,370	$68,510	14,670
302	Survey Researchers	$63,310	$57,090	N/A
303	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$63,310	$64,020	4,660
304	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$63,200	$64,710	700
305	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,160	$71,090	4,780
306	Medical Equipment Repairers	$62,890	$68,800	1,420
307	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$62,880	$66,530	5,050
308	Surgical Technologists	$62,680	$63,480	4,490
309	Physical Therapist Assistants	$62,580	$63,820	4,270
310	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$62,400	$64,880	15,880
311	Interior Designers	$62,400	$67,890	1,820
312	Rail Car Repairers	$62,350	$65,670	970
313	Curators	$62,100	$69,310	520
314	Healthcare Social Workers	$61,900	$65,690	9,630
315	Paperhangers	$61,800	$57,550	30
316	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$61,780	$68,660	390
317	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$61,740	$62,680	12,630
318	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$61,640	$64,210	1,020
319	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$61,610	$62,030	5,180
320	Forensic Science Technicians	$61,580	$67,610	360
321	Conservation Scientists	$61,480	$63,760	900
322	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$61,460	$64,260	23,690
323	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$61,420	$82,220	580
324	Sheet Metal Workers	$61,400	$72,910	3,260
325	Tax Preparers	$61,270	$66,780	2,010
326	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$61,160	$61,980	1,690
327	Music Directors and Composers	$61,160	$74,570	580
328	Tool and Die Makers	$61,160	$61,690	3,380
329	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$61,080	$67,930	1,260
330	Athletic Trainers	$61,060	$62,510	1,870
331	Postal Service Clerks	$61,050	$60,890	3,650
332	Paramedics	$61,000	$63,560	4,750
333	Lodging Managers	$60,980	$63,370	N/A
334	Medical Appliance Technicians	$60,920	$64,780	200
335	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$60,880	$67,110	13,570
336	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$60,830	$67,400	50
337	Continuous Mining Machine Operators	$60,780	$58,730	510
338	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$60,770	$66,250	80
339	Graphic Designers	$60,730	$66,620	8,150
340	Archivists	$60,690	$62,210	360
341	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$60,660	$61,450	190
342	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$60,650	$65,320	1,180
343	Surgical Assistants	$60,550	$69,150	240
344	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$60,530	$65,920	22,120
345	Brokerage Clerks	$60,390	$67,760	1,470
346	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	$60,170	$63,870	300
347	Riggers	$60,140	$62,960	360
348	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$60,050	$64,910	720
349	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$59,980	$65,360	1,090
350	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,920	$66,050	250
351	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,880	$62,460	13,900
352	Watch and Clock Repairers	$59,880	$63,350	N/A
353	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$59,800	$65,580	830
354	Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	$59,720	$59,480	140
355	Set and Exhibit Designers	$59,670	$66,750	120
356	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$59,500	$59,580	2,650
357	Chemical Technicians	$59,420	$62,260	2,710
358	Carpenters	$59,370	$63,220	30,630
359	Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$59,350	$59,680	150
360	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$59,240	$60,680	8,790
361	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$59,080	$61,990	280
362	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$59,070	$60,020	10,280
363	Stonemasons	$59,060	$62,840	160
364	Recreational Therapists	$58,940	$59,450	720
365	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$58,930	$58,050	90
366	Glaziers	$58,810	$61,470	1,510
367	Computer User Support Specialists	$58,670	$61,040	30,560
368	Fence Erectors	$58,600	$58,360	1,150
369	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$58,580	$59,640	87,550
370	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$58,570	$61,780	530
371	Advertising Sales Agents	$58,350	$67,570	4,260
372	Credit Counselors	$58,330	$60,680	1,110
373	Clergy	$58,300	$57,480	2,150
374	Massage Therapists	$58,300	$62,910	2,990
375	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$58,270	$58,840	1,340
376	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$58,200	$59,450	3,160
377	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$58,170	$62,390	3,940
378	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$58,090	$68,720	3,630
379	Hearing Aid Specialists	$58,080	$60,960	870
380	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$57,920	$64,480	1,430
381	Machinists	$57,810	$57,080	12,380
382	Lighting Technicians	$57,660	$64,280	100
383	Public Relations Specialists	$57,460	$65,660	11,180
384	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$57,430	$59,390	5,630
385	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$57,400	$60,520	730
386	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$57,370	$59,770	420
387	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$57,230	$61,820	790
388	Athletes and Sports Competitors	$57,100	$73,210	250
389	Interpreters and Translators	$57,040	$64,190	1,420
390	Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$57,020	$56,350	580
391	Audio and Video Technicians	$56,890	$61,630	3,080
392	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$56,870	$62,930	3,540
393	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$56,630	$58,170	6,230
394	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$56,380	$55,700	4,100
395	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$56,210	$62,910	1,480
396	Real Estate Sales Agents	$56,040	$65,330	5,510
397	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$56,010	$56,370	520
398	Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	$55,960	$53,540	490
399	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$55,910	$56,610	1,230
400	Roofers	$55,710	$56,470	3,830
401	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$55,690	$56,880	5,170
402	Airfield Operations Specialists	$55,660	$57,800	340
403	Agricultural Inspectors	$55,650	$59,560	520
404	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$55,510	$60,130	1,210
405	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$55,470	$55,360	350
406	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$55,450	$56,630	5,610
407	Patternmakers, Wood	$55,020	$57,760	N/A
408	Biological Technicians	$54,950	$59,630	2,820
409	Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$54,950	$59,600	620
410	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$54,880	$56,960	760
411	Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	$54,800	$73,960	270
412	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$54,780	$55,050	1,520
413	Social Science Research Assistants	$54,610	$60,080	860
414	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$54,590	$56,360	7,840
415	Mechanical Door Repairers	$54,360	$55,350	1,040
416	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$54,270	$57,030	N/A
417	Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	$54,150	$58,390	160
418	Procurement Clerks	$53,800	$54,880	2,360
419	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$53,660	$56,360	6,650
420	Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$53,580	$57,820	2,450
421	Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	$53,320	$52,790	500
422	Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	$52,990	$63,870	40
423	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$52,900	$56,300	17,850
424	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$52,560	$53,660	980
425	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$52,350	$53,930	1,520
426	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$52,220	$62,640	2,220
427	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$52,160	$57,280	530
428	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$52,120	$54,230	5,980
429	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$52,080	$67,000	830
430	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$52,070	$55,730	1,530
431	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$52,010	$57,170	30,620
432	Animal Control Workers	$52,000	$54,120	N/A
433	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	$52,000	$52,030	90
434	Home Appliance Repairers	$51,990	$55,100	1,010
435	Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,780	$53,220	7,410
436	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$51,760	$53,660	670
437	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$51,680	$59,470	13,020
438	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$51,640	$54,010	1,690
439	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$51,520	$57,230	400
440	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$51,430	$53,390	6,230
441	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$51,360	$54,260	4,710
442	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$51,310	$51,900	990
443	Private Detectives and Investigators	$51,200	$59,880	1,220
444	Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,150	$54,770	2,960
445	Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	$51,090	$54,060	250
446	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$51,010	$59,940	560
447	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$50,820	$55,330	16,200
448	Community Health Workers	$50,710	$56,480	1,970
449	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$50,600	$54,660	610
450	Judicial Law Clerks	$50,590	$52,010	970
451	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,550	$53,400	4,380
452	Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$50,380	$51,170	450
453	Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,280	$54,500	550
454	Costume Attendants	$50,270	$50,990	260
455	Fish and Game Wardens	$50,250	$53,840	80
456	Forest and Conservation Workers	$50,250	$51,830	210
457	Motorcycle Mechanics	$50,050	$54,970	490

Pennsylvania High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Life & Physical Science fields.

64.5% of all tracked occupations in PA earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,050/year (Motorcycle Mechanics), while the top earner makes $579,120/year.

Pennsylvania ranks #10 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Pennsylvania?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 457 occupations in Pennsylvania with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 64.5% 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 $50K+ list in Pennsylvania?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Pennsylvania is $50,050/year (Motorcycle Mechanics). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Pennsylvania?

The average median salary among all 457 occupations that pay over $50K in Pennsylvania is $87,438 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ 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 $50K 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