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Average salary by job family in Philadelphia
| Management | $151,700 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $139,460 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $115,910 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $107,880 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $107,680 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $103,160 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $97,770 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $75,130 |
| Construction and Extraction | $72,350 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $71,870 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $65,870 |
| Protective Service | $61,450 |
| Community and Social Service | $61,130 |
| Sales and Related | $54,930 |
| Production | $53,940 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $53,220 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,730 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $44,490 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,870 |
| Personal Care and Service | $40,600 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,670 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,880 |
Highest-paying jobs in Philadelphia
- Radiologists$425,060
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$400,070
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$359,720
- Chief Executives$338,450
- Orthodontists$303,220
- Physicians, Pathologists$301,870
- Family Medicine Physicians$283,480
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$271,630
- Psychiatrists$258,520
- Nurse Anesthetists$256,180
Most common jobs in Philadelphia and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 158,280 | $32,250 | $29,800 |
| Registered Nurses | 73,790 | $101,400 | $101,180 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 69,080 | $31,880 | $32,220 |
| General and Operations Managers | 68,730 | $145,650 | $121,630 |
| Retail Salespersons | 63,990 | $36,970 | $34,810 |
| Cashiers | 54,100 | $32,970 | $33,050 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 51,100 | $43,930 | $43,460 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 45,770 | $39,140 | $36,800 |
| Office Clerks, General | 45,660 | $48,560 | $47,060 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 41,900 | $41,390 | $36,570 |
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Cost of living in Philadelphia
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 102.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $71,730 therefore buys what $69,944 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $390,463, 4.4 times the median household income of $89,273.
$390,463typical home value
$89,273median household income
102.6BEA price parity
6,241,882metro population
Take-home pay in Philadelphia
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,440 | $31,113 | $2,593 |
| Median wage | $54,310 | $44,151 | $3,679 |
| Average wage | $71,730 | $57,090 | $4,758 |
| 75th percentile wage | $84,780 | $65,870 | $5,489 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia
Management35 jobs
- Chief Executives$338K
- Financial Managers$186K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$184K
- Natural Sciences Managers$183K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$179K
- Marketing Managers$173K
- Sales Managers$172K
- Human Resources Managers$165K
- Purchasing Managers$162K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$158K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$157K
- Managers, All Other$152K
- Training and Development Managers$150K
- Public Relations Managers$148K
- General and Operations Managers$146K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$141K
- Administrative Services Managers$136K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$135K
- Construction Managers$135K
- Fundraising Managers$135K
- Industrial Production Managers$135K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$132K
- Funeral Home Managers$129K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$129K
- Facilities Managers$114K
- Emergency Management Directors$112K
- Education Administrators, All Other$101K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$100K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$89K
- Social and Community Service Managers$89K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$86K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$85K
- Food Service Managers$77K
- Lodging Managers$74K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$64K
Legal8 jobs
- Lawyers$187K
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$165K
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$108K
- Legal Support Workers, All Other$94K
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$76K
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$72K
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$64K
- Judicial Law Clerks$57K
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Database Architects$157K
- Actuaries$147K
- Computer Network Architects$145K
- Software Developers$136K
- Information Security Analysts$132K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$127K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$122K
- Data Scientists$122K
- Statisticians$117K
- Database Administrators$111K
- Computer Systems Analysts$111K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$107K
- Computer Programmers$107K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$105K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$104K
- Operations Research Analysts$103K
- Web Developers$98K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$88K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical60 jobs
- Radiologists$425K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$400K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$360K
- Orthodontists$303K
- Physicians, Pathologists$302K
- Family Medicine Physicians$283K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$272K
- Psychiatrists$259K
- Nurse Anesthetists$256K
- Physicians, All Other$245K
- Pediatricians, General$239K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$191K
- Dentists, General$184K
- Veterinarians$162K
- Podiatrists$162K
- Medical Dosimetrists$154K
- Optometrists$149K
- Pharmacists$144K
- Nurse Practitioners$140K
- Physician Assistants$139K
- Radiation Therapists$116K
- Physical Therapists$108K
- Nurse Midwives$107K
- Genetic Counselors$106K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$105K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$105K
- Occupational Therapists$104K
- Registered Nurses$101K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$100K
- Dental Hygienists$99K
- Audiologists$97K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$95K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$94K
- Therapists, All Other$92K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$88K
- Respiratory Therapists$87K
- Chiropractors$85K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Surgical Assistants$78K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$74K
- Paramedics$73K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$71K
- Athletic Trainers$69K
- Surgical Technologists$67K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$66K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$63K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$63K
- Recreational Therapists$62K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$60K
- Medical Records Specialists$56K
- Exercise Physiologists$55K
- Opticians, Dispensing$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$51K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$51K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$49K
- Psychiatric Technicians$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Dietetic Technicians$37K
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Nuclear Engineers$139K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$136K
- Chemical Engineers$129K
- Electrical Engineers$129K
- Materials Engineers$127K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$123K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$121K
- Petroleum Engineers$117K
- Environmental Engineers$114K
- Industrial Engineers$113K
- Mechanical Engineers$112K
- Engineers, All Other$109K
- Civil Engineers$106K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$104K
- Landscape Architects$94K
- Surveyors$85K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$85K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Mechanical Drafters$81K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$78K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$77K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$72K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Drafters, All Other$65K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$61K
Life, Physical, and Social Science37 jobs
- Physicists$163K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$151K
- Economists$149K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$133K
- Materials Scientists$127K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$126K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$123K
- Life Scientists, All Other$114K
- Psychologists, All Other$112K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$112K
- Chemists$103K
- Hydrologists$103K
- Epidemiologists$103K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$100K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$99K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$99K
- Microbiologists$96K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$94K
- School Psychologists$93K
- Historians$91K
- Urban and Regional Planners$87K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$85K
- Animal Scientists$83K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$81K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$72K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$72K
- Forensic Science Technicians$71K
- Chemical Technicians$70K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$70K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$65K
- Social Science Research Assistants$63K
- Biological Technicians$63K
- Conservation Scientists$61K
- Agricultural Technicians$56K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$55K
- Food Science Technicians$52K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$170K
- Financial Risk Specialists$129K
- Project Management Specialists$113K
- Management Analysts$110K
- Labor Relations Specialists$106K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$106K
- Credit Analysts$105K
- Financial Examiners$100K
- Insurance Underwriters$100K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$98K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$97K
- Accountants and Auditors$96K
- Budget Analysts$95K
- Logisticians$91K
- Compliance Officers$91K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$90K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$89K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$89K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$88K
- Cost Estimators$87K
- Loan Officers$87K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$85K
- Human Resources Specialists$84K
- Training and Development Specialists$82K
- Fundraisers$76K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$76K
- Tax Preparers$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$67K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$67K
- Credit Counselors$62K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media33 jobs
- Art Directors$110K
- Broadcast Technicians$102K
- Technical Writers$100K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$99K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$98K
- Writers and Authors$96K
- Producers and Directors$93K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$93K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$93K
- Fashion Designers$87K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$82K
- Editors$82K
- Designers, All Other$75K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$74K
- Music Directors and Composers$74K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$74K
- Public Relations Specialists$73K
- Interior Designers$71K
- Coaches and Scouts$71K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$71K
- Graphic Designers$70K
- Choreographers$69K
- Audio and Video Technicians$68K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$67K
- Lighting Technicians$67K
- Interpreters and Translators$67K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$63K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$62K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$56K
- Craft Artists$56K
- Photographers$52K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44K
- Floral Designers$40K
Construction and Extraction42 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$126K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$99K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$93K
- Tapers$89K
- Boilermakers$88K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$84K
- Electricians$82K
- Sheet Metal Workers$81K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$78K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$77K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$77K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$75K
- Glaziers$70K
- Tile and Stone Setters$69K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$69K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$68K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$66K
- Carpenters$66K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$66K
- Pipelayers$64K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$63K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$62K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$62K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$62K
- Stonemasons$61K
- Roofers$61K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$61K
- Fence Erectors$60K
- Construction Laborers$59K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$56K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$56K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$56K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$54K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$52K
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$50K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$46K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45K
- Helpers--Roofers$45K
- Helpers--Carpenters$42K
- Helpers--Electricians$40K
Educational Instruction and Library59 jobs
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$141K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$139K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$136K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$121K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$116K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$84K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$84K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$82K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$81K
- Instructional Coordinators$80K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$77K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$76K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$75K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$73K
- Curators$72K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$71K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$69K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$67K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$65K
- Archivists$64K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$55K
- Library Technicians$51K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$51K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$46K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$45K
- Tutors$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair44 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$107K
- Avionics Technicians$102K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$101K
- Commercial Divers$98K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$89K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$87K
- Millwrights$85K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$84K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$78K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$77K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$74K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$70K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$69K
- Riggers$69K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$68K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$67K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$67K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$67K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67K
- Rail Car Repairers$65K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$63K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$62K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$61K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$60K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$60K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$59K
- Home Appliance Repairers$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$56K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$55K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$54K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$50K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$50K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$44K
- Bicycle Repairers$44K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$41K
Protective Service23 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$122K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$110K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$110K
- Transit and Railroad Police$102K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$100K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$87K
- Fish and Game Wardens$80K
- Firefighters$74K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$67K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$65K
- Transportation Security Screeners$64K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$62K
- Animal Control Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$48K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$46K
- Bailiffs$45K
- Security Guards$42K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$41K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$41K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$32K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$83K
- Health Education Specialists$81K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$78K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$75K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$72K
- Healthcare Social Workers$70K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$66K
- Clergy$63K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60K
- Counselors, All Other$60K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$59K
- Community Health Workers$56K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$54K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$47K
- Religious Workers, All Other$38K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$122K
- Sales Engineers$113K
- Insurance Sales Agents$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$99K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$98K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$88K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$81K
- Advertising Sales Agents$75K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$64K
- Travel Agents$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$53K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Models$44K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$40K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$33K
- Telemarketers$32K
Production90 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$107K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$107K
- Power Plant Operators$104K
- Gas Plant Operators$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$82K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$80K
- Tool and Die Makers$73K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$68K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$67K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$63K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$63K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$63K
- Machinists$62K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$62K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$59K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$59K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$58K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$58K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$58K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$56K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$55K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$55K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$54K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$54K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$54K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Printing Press Operators$51K
- Furniture Finishers$51K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$51K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$50K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$50K
- Woodworkers, All Other$50K
- Etchers and Engravers$50K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Upholsterers$49K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$48K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$47K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$44K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$44K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$42K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$42K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$41K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$41K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$41K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$40K
- Bakers$39K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
- Sewers, Hand$34K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$33K
Office and Administrative Support52 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$75K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$74K
- Brokerage Clerks$67K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$61K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$59K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$59K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$58K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$57K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$57K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$56K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$53K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$52K
- Bill and Account Collectors$52K
- New Accounts Clerks$51K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50K
- Order Clerks$50K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$50K
- Statistical Assistants$49K
- Telephone Operators$49K
- Customer Service Representatives$49K
- Correspondence Clerks$49K
- Office Clerks, General$49K
- Word Processors and Typists$48K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$47K
- File Clerks$46K
- Tellers$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Gambling Cage Workers$42K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$41K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
Transportation and Material Moving35 jobs
- Air Traffic Controllers$177K
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$175K
- Commercial Pilots$158K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$116K
- Crane and Tower Operators$78K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$75K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$73K
- Traffic Technicians$69K
- Transportation Inspectors$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$60K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$56K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$55K
- Bus Drivers, School$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$50K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$46K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$45K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44K
- Flight Attendants$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$43K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38K
- Passenger Attendants$38K
- Taxi Drivers$38K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Parking Attendants$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry6 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$54K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$48K
- Pest Control Workers$48K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
Personal Care and Service27 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$66K
- Costume Attendants$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$54K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$52K
- Crematory Operators$50K
- Animal Trainers$49K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$44K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$44K
- Residential Advisors$43K
- Funeral Attendants$43K
- Barbers$43K
- Concierges$41K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$38K
- Tour and Travel Guides$37K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$36K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$36K
- Childcare Workers$35K
- Shampooers$32K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$30K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Bartenders$41K
- Cooks, All Other$40K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$39K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Cooks, Fast Food$35K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Cooks, Short Order$29K
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$72K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$70K
- Massage Therapists$66K
- Dental Assistants$52K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$51K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Psychiatric Aides$49K
- Phlebotomists$47K
- Nursing Assistants$46K
- Medical Assistants$46K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$44K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43K
- Orderlies$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$42K
- Pharmacy Aides$40K
- Physical Therapist Aides$34K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32K
Jobs paid by the hour in Philadelphia
For 3 jobs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $70.01 | $53.80 | 540 |
| Actors | $26.43 | $22.15 | 450 |
| Dancers | $25.90 | $23.53 | 50 |
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Salary in Philadelphia: questions
What is a good salary in Philadelphia?
Half of all workers in the Philadelphia metro earn less than $54,310 and the average is $71,730. Earning more than $84,780 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Philadelphia to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $71,552, because prices here are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Philadelphia?
Radiologists ($425,060), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($400,070), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($359,720).
What is the average salary in Camden?
Camden is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, where the average salary is $71,730 a year and the median $54,310. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Camden, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Wilmington?
Wilmington is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, where the average salary is $71,730 a year and the median $54,310. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Wilmington, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980), all occupations and 709 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
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