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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 100 largest places in Pennsylvania, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | 1,579,706 | $61,953 | $1,397 | 8.2% | 35.4% |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | 304,759 | $65,742 | $1,261 | 6.1% | 49.1% |
| 3 | Allentown | 125,976 | $55,494 | $1,317 | 9.0% | 19.1% |
| 4 | Reading | 95,242 | $44,091 | $1,067 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
| 5 | Erie | 93,850 | $46,113 | $870 | 7.1% | 23.1% |
| 6 | Bethlehem | 77,956 | $68,879 | $1,382 | 6.6% | 36.0% |
| 7 | Scranton | 76,033 | $50,739 | $1,048 | 5.4% | 23.1% |
| 8 | Lancaster | 57,719 | $63,690 | $1,240 | 8.1% | 29.4% |
| 9 | Levittown | 50,926 | $105,071 | $1,556 | 5.2% | 26.0% |
| 10 | Harrisburg | 50,287 | $48,099 | $1,062 | 11.4% | 25.9% |
| 11 | York | 44,938 | $48,420 | $1,014 | 10.7% | 17.5% |
| 12 | Wilkes-Barre | 44,423 | $48,515 | $946 | 8.4% | 20.5% |
| 13 | Altoona | 43,196 | $51,250 | $819 | 6.8% | 20.5% |
| 14 | State College | 41,050 | $45,424 | $1,273 | 5.0% | 68.4% |
| 15 | Norristown | 35,893 | $66,701 | $1,422 | 7.2% | 23.5% |
| 16 | Chester | 33,619 | $41,342 | $1,091 | 17.6% | 14.4% |
| 17 | Bethel Park | 32,881 | $107,090 | $1,311 | 2.8% | 53.5% |
| 18 | Drexel Hill | 30,451 | $88,168 | $1,357 | 7.9% | 46.0% |
| 19 | Hazleton | 30,111 | $46,177 | $1,089 | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| 20 | Easton | 29,739 | $69,348 | $1,325 | 5.4% | 28.2% |
| 21 | Monroeville | 28,295 | $79,218 | $1,175 | 4.8% | 46.4% |
| 22 | Williamsport | 27,612 | $48,851 | $855 | 6.8% | 26.9% |
| 23 | Plum | 26,723 | $98,705 | $1,177 | 2.8% | 45.0% |
| 24 | Lebanon | 26,536 | $48,456 | $992 | 10.1% | 15.9% |
| 25 | King of Prussia | 25,857 | $117,912 | $2,077 | 4.7% | 65.7% |
| 26 | Pottstown | 23,476 | $60,828 | $1,260 | 5.1% | 21.1% |
| 27 | Chambersburg | 22,319 | $56,576 | $1,099 | 7.8% | 27.3% |
| 28 | Allison Park | 22,045 | $113,822 | $1,222 | 2.4% | 61.8% |
| 29 | Carlisle | 21,852 | $61,720 | $1,094 | 4.4% | 37.9% |
| 30 | New Castle | 21,579 | $42,219 | $741 | 12.5% | 16.3% |
| 31 | Baldwin | 21,057 | $80,983 | $1,066 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| 32 | Murrysville | 20,817 | $121,823 | $1,587 | 3.1% | 56.7% |
| 33 | West Chester | 20,666 | $78,385 | $1,731 | 7.0% | 59.1% |
| 34 | Phoenixville | 19,452 | $102,138 | $1,735 | 4.8% | 56.9% |
| 35 | West Mifflin | 19,190 | $76,563 | $780 | 8.2% | 24.6% |
| 36 | Lansdale | 19,011 | $88,229 | $1,470 | 3.0% | 39.8% |
| 37 | Johnstown | 18,087 | $37,888 | $644 | 6.2% | 15.8% |
| 38 | Colonial Park | 18,032 | $73,105 | $1,392 | 4.0% | 24.6% |
| 39 | McKeesport | 17,380 | $34,219 | $848 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| 40 | Fullerton | 16,724 | $69,317 | $1,428 | 7.5% | 23.2% |
| 41 | Hanover | 16,584 | $61,293 | $1,137 | 8.9% | 15.9% |
| 42 | Hermitage | 16,041 | $70,052 | $896 | 4.9% | 35.2% |
| 43 | Horsham | 16,005 | $94,987 | $1,446 | 2.5% | 43.7% |
| 44 | Weigelstown | 15,485 | $73,722 | $1,385 | 1.6% | 22.8% |
| 45 | Franklin Park | 15,235 | $176,875 | $2,330 | 4.5% | 77.1% |
| 46 | Whitehall | 14,811 | $89,404 | $915 | 6.3% | 43.1% |
| 47 | Greensburg | 14,741 | $64,914 | $839 | 5.0% | 39.0% |
| 48 | Hershey | 14,242 | $78,587 | $1,268 | 4.6% | 50.2% |
| 49 | Indiana | 14,212 | $40,857 | $849 | 9.6% | 48.9% |
| 50 | Dunmore | 14,181 | $71,302 | $928 | 3.8% | 37.3% |
| 51 | Willow Grove | 14,131 | $98,064 | $1,765 | 3.6% | 42.9% |
| 52 | Wilkinsburg | 14,027 | $46,416 | $1,025 | 11.2% | 36.7% |
| 53 | Ardmore | 13,909 | $119,111 | $1,763 | 4.6% | 71.1% |
| 54 | Ephrata | 13,772 | $69,735 | $1,143 | 2.4% | 23.2% |
| 55 | Carnot-Moon | 13,534 | $100,714 | $1,214 | 5.0% | 52.8% |
| 56 | Kingston | 13,397 | $55,347 | $1,038 | 6.4% | 31.7% |
| 57 | Montgomeryville | 13,388 | $131,345 | $1,993 | 3.3% | 60.5% |
| 58 | Washington | 13,368 | $52,975 | $910 | 8.2% | 19.0% |
| 59 | Pottsville | 13,364 | $54,332 | $822 | 7.2% | 21.9% |
| 60 | Coatesville | 13,353 | $59,256 | $1,471 | 4.8% | 19.8% |
| 61 | Butler | 13,212 | $44,247 | $818 | 8.2% | 23.0% |
| 62 | Bloomsburg | 13,024 | $51,536 | $980 | 7.9% | 32.5% |
| 63 | Sharon | 12,936 | $45,670 | $827 | 9.4% | 18.4% |
| 64 | Meadville | 12,577 | $43,308 | $855 | 5.7% | 22.7% |
| 65 | St. Marys | 12,529 | $67,167 | $762 | 7.7% | 21.4% |
| 66 | Jefferson Hills | 12,317 | $116,064 | $1,355 | 5.7% | 45.3% |
| 67 | Yeadon | 12,181 | $49,759 | $1,213 | 9.4% | 25.0% |
| 68 | New Kensington | 12,011 | $49,063 | $751 | 6.8% | 22.5% |
| 69 | Elizabethtown | 11,925 | $76,105 | $1,174 | 3.4% | 31.4% |
| 70 | Emmaus | 11,889 | $83,917 | $1,389 | 3.3% | 32.1% |
| 71 | Mountain Top | 11,850 | $109,535 | $849 | 3.7% | 45.6% |
| 72 | Lower Burrell | 11,633 | $84,602 | $911 | 3.3% | 33.1% |
| 73 | Shiloh | 11,246 | $94,324 | $1,530 | 1.2% | 25.8% |
| 74 | Wyomissing | 11,172 | $93,203 | $1,781 | 2.1% | 57.8% |
| 75 | Lansdowne | 11,122 | $73,232 | $1,304 | 7.4% | 38.4% |
| 76 | Waynesboro | 11,047 | $66,956 | $1,086 | 4.8% | 18.9% |
| 77 | Progress | 11,017 | $73,030 | $1,233 | 2.9% | 31.4% |
| 78 | Darby | 10,687 | $39,863 | $1,308 | 18.5% | 15.5% |
| 79 | Broomall | 10,679 | $105,625 | $1,765 | 3.3% | 45.0% |
| 80 | Nanticoke | 10,653 | $57,462 | $792 | 7.7% | 18.6% |
| 81 | Roslyn | 10,639 | $99,318 | $1,306 | 9.5% | 38.5% |
| 82 | Munhall | 10,548 | $52,517 | $780 | 7.9% | 30.9% |
| 83 | Northampton | 10,400 | $90,762 | $1,174 | 5.2% | 26.2% |
| 84 | Berwick | 10,317 | $49,800 | $797 | 6.6% | 21.3% |
| 85 | Columbia | 10,278 | $54,437 | $1,075 | 3.1% | 17.4% |
| 86 | Bala Cynwyd | 10,227 | $150,000 | $1,886 | 5.0% | 75.8% |
| 87 | Bristol | 9,902 | $76,042 | $1,409 | 5.1% | 20.9% |
| 88 | Brentwood | 9,866 | $68,904 | $860 | 5.0% | 37.2% |
| 89 | Morrisville | 9,752 | $99,526 | $1,044 | 3.3% | 39.2% |
| 90 | Uniontown | 9,742 | $35,454 | $774 | 9.2% | 20.7% |
| 91 | Woodlyn | 9,736 | $79,696 | $1,196 | 7.5% | 29.7% |
| 92 | Mechanicsburg | 9,720 | $84,421 | $1,083 | 2.1% | 42.9% |
| 93 | Croydon | 9,684 | $70,308 | $1,312 | 7.0% | 16.4% |
| 94 | Canonsburg | 9,675 | $79,227 | $1,025 | 5.6% | 35.5% |
| 95 | Willow Street | 9,647 | $109,675 | $2,672 | 1.5% | 50.7% |
| 96 | Middletown | 9,632 | $55,765 | $1,234 | 2.9% | 24.9% |
| 97 | Lititz | 9,619 | $88,576 | $1,364 | 1.8% | 43.0% |
| 98 | Sunbury | 9,617 | $51,028 | $738 | 4.8% | 11.6% |
| 99 | Oil City | 9,468 | $51,316 | $821 | 5.1% | 16.4% |
| 100 | East York | 9,388 | $88,021 | $1,356 | 0.8% | 43.2% |
Pennsylvania is in the Northeast region (Middle Atlantic division), with 13,018,639 residents, a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $77,971. The unemployment rate was 3.6% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 97.6 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,971 | 24 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 22 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.7% | 34 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 97.6 | 28 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 24 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 7.7% | 26 of 51 | higher is better |
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Pennsylvania is in the Northeast region (Middle Atlantic division) and has 13,018,639 residents (the 5th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 40.9. Its economy produced about $1,083,169 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 6th among states and DC, equal to $83,201 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.6% in 2026M09, which is 22nd lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.7% of employment, 34th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $49,690 a year ($23.89 an hour), about the same as the national median ($49,690 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Pennsylvania are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (257,370 jobs, median $29,420); General and Operations Managers (172,010 jobs, median $103,130); Registered Nurses (146,520 jobs, median $96,430); Fast Food and Counter Workers (142,220 jobs, median $28,570); Retail Salespersons (141,790 jobs, median $31,200). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Family Medicine Physicians (median $306,030); Chief Executives (median $232,560); Nurse Anesthetists (median $221,530). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in healthcare support (1.3 times the national share of workers) and community and social service (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Pennsylvania: the regional price parity is 97.6 against 100 for the whole country (28th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,209 a month and the median household income $77,971, so a year of rent equals 18.6% of income; the median home value is $254,500. The state minimum wage is $7.25 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 3.07%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
7.7% of residents were born abroad and 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 68.2% drive alone, 3.6% use public transit and 15.6% work from home; 16.4% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 137,602 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 114,440 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 109,765 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 93,439 | 8.6% |
| Government and government enterprises | 91,208 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 89,728 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 67,061 | 6.2% |
| Retail trade | 62,000 | 5.7% |
| Information | 47,665 | 4.4% |
| Construction | 42,391 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38,282 | 3.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 32,928 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28,205 | 2.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27,819 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 25,775 | 2.4% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 24,533 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 17,275 | 1.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 16,328 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12,938 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3,788 | 0.3% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 21,500 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 272,000 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 559,800 | +1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 1,129,900 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 86,600 | -3.2% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 342,000 | +0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 842,600 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 1,432,600 | +2.1% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 579,000 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 259,700 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 707,900 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 6,233,600 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 659,390 | 108.7 | 0.95 | $46,720 | $32,080 | $72,650 | -2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 489,850 | 80.8 | 0.92 | $30,770 | $21,620 | $48,030 | -12% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 573,840 | 94.6 | 1.08 | $44,390 | $29,370 | $65,690 | +0% |
| Sales and Related | 474,770 | 78.3 | 0.91 | $36,650 | $25,510 | $95,110 | -5% |
| Management | 460,720 | 76.0 | 1.06 | $116,330 | $59,380 | $220,040 | -8% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 383,000 | 63.2 | 0.93 | $79,020 | $47,430 | $135,910 | -4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 437,740 | 72.2 | 1.14 | $81,590 | $43,960 | $151,610 | -6% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 368,330 | 60.7 | 1.04 | $61,820 | $30,880 | $103,570 | +2% |
| Production | 366,080 | 60.4 | 1.10 | $47,710 | $34,490 | $74,650 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 395,970 | 65.3 | 1.28 | $34,270 | $27,670 | $47,710 | -11% |
| Construction and Extraction | 219,050 | 36.1 | 0.87 | $60,520 | $40,630 | $100,880 | +2% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 224,700 | 37.1 | 0.95 | $59,510 | $37,370 | $91,140 | -0% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 181,360 | 29.9 | 0.88 | $99,930 | $53,790 | $166,300 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 166,320 | 27.4 | 0.94 | $37,190 | $28,440 | $54,080 | -1% |
| Protective Service | 135,600 | 22.4 | 0.92 | $47,690 | $30,880 | $97,660 | -5% |
| Personal Care and Service | 132,420 | 21.8 | 1.04 | $34,880 | $22,050 | $59,610 | -4% |
| Community and Social Service | 122,720 | 20.2 | 1.18 | $52,350 | $36,610 | $84,040 | -10% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 91,260 | 15.0 | 0.89 | $92,330 | $56,710 | $149,990 | -7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 66,910 | 11.0 | 0.84 | $57,550 | $31,200 | $109,860 | -8% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 59,660 | 9.8 | 1.04 | $80,980 | $48,850 | $161,290 | -2% |
| Legal | 47,170 | 7.8 | 0.93 | $96,230 | $49,550 | $228,890 | -6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 7,750 | 1.3 | 0.46 | $38,930 | $27,920 | $59,400 | +6% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 26.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.0% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Other services | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 257,370 | 1.53 | $29,420 | $26,510 | $37,960 | -18% |
| General and Operations Managers | 172,010 | 1.26 | $103,130 | $49,990 | $220,530 | -2% |
| Registered Nurses | 146,520 | 1.11 | $96,430 | $70,800 | $117,900 | -1% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 142,220 | 0.95 | $28,570 | $22,030 | $35,880 | -8% |
| Retail Salespersons | 141,790 | 0.93 | $31,200 | $23,770 | $46,130 | -12% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 131,050 | 1.14 | $42,480 | $32,240 | $56,280 | +6% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 119,840 | 1.08 | $36,640 | $28,040 | $48,530 | -2% |
| Cashiers | 110,950 | 0.92 | $29,220 | $22,270 | $36,280 | -11% |
| Office Clerks, General | 107,500 | 1.12 | $44,950 | $29,640 | $62,480 | -0% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 94,340 | 0.93 | $44,630 | $31,430 | $63,370 | -0% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 87,550 | 1.09 | $58,580 | $43,560 | $78,330 | -0% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 86,920 | 1.01 | $36,520 | $28,060 | $48,240 | -1% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 82,300 | 0.93 | $34,690 | $18,400 | $61,780 | -2% |
| Nursing Assistants | 67,740 | 1.20 | $44,590 | $37,760 | $49,360 | +6% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 65,310 | 0.98 | $46,270 | $32,040 | $61,800 | -3% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 57,780 | 1.05 | $44,160 | $31,530 | $61,480 | -1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 56,600 | 1.01 | $65,270 | $45,000 | $97,560 | -6% |
| Software Developers | 55,920 | 0.85 | $126,550 | $77,750 | $178,080 | -7% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 55,590 | 0.93 | $49,290 | $34,960 | $75,220 | -1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 54,290 | 0.96 | $79,000 | $50,680 | $130,270 | -6% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 54,100 | 0.98 | $36,580 | $22,650 | $45,120 | -2% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 52,240 | 1.26 | $78,800 | $51,440 | $102,360 | +9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 51,270 | 1.06 | $66,130 | $38,980 | $132,420 | -8% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 48,920 | 0.91 | $48,440 | $34,960 | $69,570 | -4% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 48,370 | 0.89 | $77,060 | $51,990 | $99,630 | +20% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | 1,360 | 1.31 | $455,380 | $100,040 | $543,750 | +8% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 4,190 | 1.00 | $306,030 | $156,000 | $413,250 | +25% |
| Chief Executives | 8,850 | 1.11 | $232,560 | $118,810 | $528,200 | +9% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,120 | 0.73 | $226,440 | $135,370 | $356,540 | +8% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,500 | 1.24 | $221,530 | $155,250 | $303,640 | -6% |
| Physicians, All Other | 23,800 | 1.78 | $217,310 | $70,850 | $423,340 | -18% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2,270 | 0.56 | $164,990 | $88,090 | $369,300 | -29% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9,640 | 1.12 | $164,690 | $118,170 | $221,940 | -4% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 27,060 | 1.03 | $163,910 | $101,520 | $246,580 | -6% |
| Dentists, General | 4,460 | 0.92 | $163,390 | $65,520 | $316,950 | -4% |
| Lawyers | 27,170 | 0.92 | $157,180 | $77,100 | $323,370 | -2% |
| Marketing Managers | 13,840 | 0.90 | $150,810 | $76,990 | $246,320 | -10% |
| Financial Managers | 32,180 | 0.98 | $145,610 | $83,180 | $286,240 | -13% |
| Purchasing Managers | 2,530 | 0.77 | $141,790 | $84,480 | $213,390 | -4% |
| Pharmacists | 14,090 | 1.12 | $138,160 | $112,750 | $163,570 | -2% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 7,980 | 1.88 | $137,900 | $59,040 | $312,510 | -18% |
| Optometrists | 1,720 | 1.03 | $135,400 | $92,970 | $173,380 | -1% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 2,750 | 2.08 | $134,090 | $82,890 | $172,820 | +5% |
| Veterinarians | 3,490 | 1.07 | $133,520 | $79,780 | $268,870 | +3% |
| Human Resources Managers | 8,230 | 0.96 | $133,060 | $80,940 | $222,690 | -11% |
| Computer Network Architects | 6,080 | 0.87 | $131,840 | $79,240 | $188,120 | -2% |
| Managers, All Other | 20,170 | 0.83 | $131,600 | $76,260 | $217,320 | -7% |
| Sales Managers | 20,460 | 0.82 | $130,610 | $71,500 | $239,470 | -12% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 10,670 | 0.85 | $130,140 | $102,940 | $163,720 | -2% |
| Physician Assistants | 9,020 | 1.43 | $127,070 | $99,050 | $158,690 | -6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shampooers | 1,000 | 3.19 | $26,130 | $19,690 | $34,000 | -20% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 3,070 | 3.12 | $66,970 | $48,240 | $70,310 | +34% |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | 1,400 | 2.84 | $32,730 | $28,360 | $41,800 | -8% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,520 | 2.78 | $48,800 | $37,770 | $63,890 | +0% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 1,480 | 2.62 | $56,210 | $44,450 | $86,980 | +0% |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | 9,410 | 2.56 | $35,810 | $30,680 | $59,190 | -6% |
| Foundry Mold and Coremakers | 1,230 | 2.47 | $44,750 | $38,280 | $57,900 | -7% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,050 | 2.13 | $75,920 | $40,960 | $125,310 | -2% |
| Chemists | 6,800 | 2.11 | $77,090 | $49,800 | $144,860 | -16% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 2,750 | 2.08 | $134,090 | $82,890 | $172,820 | +5% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 12,100 | 2.07 | $65,400 | $35,770 | $199,700 | -16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 8,980 | 2.02 | $47,990 | $35,960 | $67,410 | -1% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 7,410 | 1.98 | $51,780 | $37,910 | $70,000 | +3% |
| Gas Plant Operators | 1,370 | 1.95 | $80,810 | $62,060 | $102,060 | -8% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,990 | 1.91 | $82,070 | $36,770 | $143,560 | -25% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 1,230 | 1.89 | $55,910 | $39,410 | $70,010 | +3% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 7,980 | 1.88 | $137,900 | $59,040 | $312,510 | -18% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 12,630 | 1.88 | $99,190 | $61,490 | $214,690 | -4% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 2,300 | 1.87 | $34,090 | $29,810 | $45,360 | -9% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 13,200 | 1.85 | $46,720 | $39,350 | $75,150 | -7% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 11,140 | 1.84 | $47,690 | $36,830 | $66,050 | -5% |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 1,540 | 1.83 | $122,940 | $66,040 | $212,980 | -8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 2,490 | 1.82 | $45,360 | $39,460 | $100,450 | -31% |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | 5,720 | 1.80 | $34,320 | $24,320 | $54,620 | -19% |
| Physicians, All Other | 23,800 | 1.78 | $217,310 | $70,850 | $423,340 | -18% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 517 federal job postings open now in Pennsylvania (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 98 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 42 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 35 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 28 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 19 |
| U.S. Army Reserve Command | 16 |
| Army National Guard Units | 15 |
| U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command | 13 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 12 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 12 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 11 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 10 |
| Securities and Exchange Commission | 10 |
| Naval Supply Systems Command | 10 |
| U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command | 9 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 28 |
| Attorney | 26 |
| Information Technology Management | 26 |
| Nurse | 19 |
| Aviation Safety | 16 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 14 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 13 |
| General Engineering | 13 |
| General Business And Industry | 13 |
| Contracting | 13 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 13 |
| Compliance Inspection And Support | 12 |
| Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic | 11 |
| Criminal Investigation | 10 |
| Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant | 8 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $76,777 (439 postings).
The median wage in Pennsylvania is $49,690 a year ($23.89 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-3%). The 10th percentile earns $28,920 and the 90th $117,860.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 659,390 | 108.7 | 0.95 | $46,720 | $32,080 | $72,650 | -2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 489,850 | 80.8 | 0.92 | $30,770 | $21,620 | $48,030 | -12% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 573,840 | 94.6 | 1.08 | $44,390 | $29,370 | $65,690 | +0% |
| Sales and Related | 474,770 | 78.3 | 0.91 | $36,650 | $25,510 | $95,110 | -5% |
| Management | 460,720 | 76.0 | 1.06 | $116,330 | $59,380 | $220,040 | -8% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 383,000 | 63.2 | 0.93 | $79,020 | $47,430 | $135,910 | -4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 437,740 | 72.2 | 1.14 | $81,590 | $43,960 | $151,610 | -6% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 368,330 | 60.7 | 1.04 | $61,820 | $30,880 | $103,570 | +2% |
| Production | 366,080 | 60.4 | 1.10 | $47,710 | $34,490 | $74,650 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 395,970 | 65.3 | 1.28 | $34,270 | $27,670 | $47,710 | -11% |
| Construction and Extraction | 219,050 | 36.1 | 0.87 | $60,520 | $40,630 | $100,880 | +2% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 224,700 | 37.1 | 0.95 | $59,510 | $37,370 | $91,140 | -0% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 181,360 | 29.9 | 0.88 | $99,930 | $53,790 | $166,300 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 166,320 | 27.4 | 0.94 | $37,190 | $28,440 | $54,080 | -1% |
| Protective Service | 135,600 | 22.4 | 0.92 | $47,690 | $30,880 | $97,660 | -5% |
| Personal Care and Service | 132,420 | 21.8 | 1.04 | $34,880 | $22,050 | $59,610 | -4% |
| Community and Social Service | 122,720 | 20.2 | 1.18 | $52,350 | $36,610 | $84,040 | -10% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 91,260 | 15.0 | 0.89 | $92,330 | $56,710 | $149,990 | -7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 66,910 | 11.0 | 0.84 | $57,550 | $31,200 | $109,860 | -8% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 59,660 | 9.8 | 1.04 | $80,980 | $48,850 | $161,290 | -2% |
| Legal | 47,170 | 7.8 | 0.93 | $96,230 | $49,550 | $228,890 | -6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 7,750 | 1.3 | 0.46 | $38,930 | $27,920 | $59,400 | +6% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Pennsylvania ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $7.25 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 3.07% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 97.6 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,209 |
| Median home value | $254,500 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 69.3% |
| Poverty rate | 11.7% |
| Drive alone to work | 68.2% |
| Public transit to work | 3.6% |
| Work from home | 15.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 16.4% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
7.7% of residents of Pennsylvania were born abroad (1,005,039 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 102,698 |
| India | 102,281 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 69,546 |
| Mexico | 57,993 |
| Vietnam | 33,840 |
| Korea | 25,500 |
| Jamaica | 23,563 |
| Ukraine | 22,494 |
| Philippines | 22,088 |
| Haiti | 19,186 |
| Germany | 17,491 |
| Brazil | 17,404 |
| Guatemala | 17,023 |
| Canada | 16,849 |
| Russia | 16,605 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$7.25 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 3.07% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.6% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$77,971 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
517 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.