What is the average salary in Scranton, PA?
$56,230a year
Average yearly pay across 449 jobs with official data in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $27.03
- Jobs with data
- 449
- Workers counted
- 246,030
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Family Medicine Physician | $297,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Physician | $232,900 |
| Chief Executive | $216,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $199,800 |
| Dentist | $195,500 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $156,400 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $135,700 |
| Optometrist | $133,000 |
| Pharmacist | $131,000 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Stocker and Order Filler | $37,410 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $29,460 |
| Laborer and Freight | $42,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,520 |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,020 |
| General and Operations Manager | $93,820 |
| Registered Nurse | $82,650 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $57,580 |
| Cashier | $28,380 |
| Office Clerk | $43,160 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$98,020
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$156,400
- Chief Executive$216,500
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$135,700
- Construction Manager$108,500
- Education Administrator$103,200
- Education Administrator$102,000
- Education and Childcare Administrator$49,990
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$63,930
- Facilities Manager$91,250
- Financial Manager$124,900
- Food Service Manager$61,110
- Fundraising Manager$96,790
- General and Operations Manager$93,820
- Human Resources Manager$110,000
- Industrial Production Manager$105,000
- Manager$112,000
- Marketing Manager$127,000
- Medical and Health Services Manager$99,340
- Natural Sciences Manager$87,310
- Property$60,310
- Public Relations Manager$99,650
- Purchasing Manager$119,900
- Sales Manager$116,100
- Social and Community Service Manager$75,710
- Training and Development Manager$111,600
- Transportation$99,540
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$70,480
- Budget Analyst$71,280
- Business Operations Specialist$67,200
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$64,210
- Claims Adjuster$76,560
- Compensation$64,960
- Compliance Officer$65,780
- Cost Estimator$75,720
- Credit Analyst$80,270
- Credit Counselor$49,380
- Financial and Investment Analyst$76,340
- Financial Examiner$74,560
- Financial Specialist$81,330
- Fundraiser$58,300
- Human Resources Specialist$65,360
- Insurance Underwriter$47,840
- Labor Relations Specialist$105,200
- Loan Officer$74,430
- Logistician$72,090
- Management Analyst$93,150
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$60,440
- Meeting$48,810
- Personal Financial Advisor$103,200
- Project Management Specialist$91,820
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$49,800
- Tax Examiner and Collector$61,110
- Tax Preparer$39,400
- Training and Development Specialist$61,970
Computer and mathematical
- Actuary$110,300
- Computer Network Architect$114,600
- Computer Network Support Specialist$59,900
- Computer Occupation$93,830
- Computer Programmer$88,180
- Computer Systems Analyst$84,820
- Computer User Support Specialist$54,010
- Data Scientist$84,750
- Database Administrator$79,730
- Database Architect$120,900
- Information Security Analyst$100,200
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$81,160
- Operations Research Analyst$59,470
- Software Developer$120,000
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$85,610
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$68,580
- Web Developer$74,960
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$80,870
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$63,180
- Civil Engineer$95,730
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$55,390
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$82,150
- Electrical and Electronics Drafter$100,100
- Electrical Engineer$103,600
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician$63,630
- Electronics Engineer$125,800
- Engineer$96,410
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$46,760
- Environmental Engineer$85,420
- Industrial Engineer$93,100
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$56,190
- Mechanical Drafter$59,270
- Mechanical Engineer$83,920
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$51,440
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$55,900
- Surveyor$72,800
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Technician$47,110
- Chemical Technician$61,740
- Chemist$88,530
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$91,410
- Conservation Scientist$54,250
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$65,870
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$78,690
- Food Science Technician$54,570
- Life$55,050
- Medical Scientist$79,910
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$82,220
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$60,430
- School Psychologist$93,570
Community and social service
- Child$45,820
- Clergy$51,670
- Community and Social Service Specialist$51,560
- Community Health Worker$49,660
- Counselor$64,500
- Director$50,820
- Educational$59,220
- Health Education Specialist$71,860
- Healthcare Social Worker$61,590
- Marriage and Family Therapist$79,300
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$45,670
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$61,710
- Rehabilitation Counselor$53,940
- Religious Worker$34,580
- Social and Human Service Assistant$42,310
- Social Worker$61,230
- Substance Abuse$46,810
Legal
- Administrative Law Judge$109,500
- Judicial Law Clerk$48,880
- Lawyer$100,400
- Legal Support Worker$62,690
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$57,600
- Title Examiner$53,230
Educational instruction and library
- Biological Science Teacher$78,790
- Business Teacher$97,340
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$60,900
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$75,440
- Chemistry Teacher$93,950
- Communications Teacher$73,770
- Computer Science Teacher$98,780
- Education Teacher$37,070
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$39,660
- Elementary School Teacher$76,590
- Engineering Teacher$99,980
- English Language and Literature Teacher$97,520
- Health Specialties Teacher$90,070
- History Teacher$95,120
- Instructional Coordinator$69,000
- Kindergarten Teacher$80,400
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$57,920
- Library Technician$35,710
- Mathematical Science Teacher$77,530
- Middle School Teacher$80,030
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$76,710
- Philosophy and Religion Teacher$97,680
- Postsecondary Teacher$80,980
- Preschool Teacher$34,490
- Psychology Teacher$79,860
- Secondary School Teacher$75,050
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$38,030
- Social Sciences Teacher$36,680
- Social Work Teacher$55,570
- Special Education Teacher$61,940
- Special Education Teacher$75,230
- Special Education Teacher$72,600
- Substitute Teacher$37,260
- Teacher and Instructor$45,820
- Teaching Assistant$37,570
- Teaching Assistant$29,930
- Tutor$37,140
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$50,760
- Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$47,320
- Broadcast Technician$58,230
- Coach and Scout$46,880
- Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$55,700
- Editor$60,110
- Film and Video Editor$52,850
- Floral Designer$35,560
- Graphic Designer$54,950
- Interior Designer$60,690
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$36,250
- Music Director and Composer$73,610
- Photographer$43,060
- Producer and Director$61,660
- Public Relations Specialist$51,730
- Technical Writer$71,580
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Chiropractor$75,060
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$51,680
- Dental Hygienist$70,730
- Dentist$195,500
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$77,680
- Dietetic Technician$31,650
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$64,200
- Emergency Medical Technician$37,940
- Family Medicine Physician$297,400
- Health Technologist and Technician$45,520
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner$95,470
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$44,440
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$61,740
- Medical Records Specialist$43,060
- Nurse Anesthetist$199,800
- Nurse Practitioner$126,800
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$239,200
- Occupational Therapist$93,750
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$43,180
- Optician$44,860
- Optometrist$133,000
- Paramedic$57,720
- Pharmacist$131,000
- Pharmacy Technician$36,280
- Physical Therapist$99,520
- Physician$232,900
- Physician Assistant$126,200
- Psychiatric Technician$45,360
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$68,740
- Recreational Therapist$60,550
- Registered Nurse$82,650
- Respiratory Therapist$78,380
- Speech-Language Pathologist$93,370
- Therapist$61,760
- Veterinarian$127,000
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$44,620
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$47,220
- Healthcare Support Worker$42,830
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$29,460
- Massage Therapist$58,380
- Medical Assistant$42,760
- Medical Equipment Preparer$45,760
- Medical Transcriptionist$44,730
- Nursing Assistant$43,980
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$63,740
- Phlebotomist$39,250
- Physical Therapist Aide$31,840
- Physical Therapist Assistant$60,520
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$61,800
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$34,580
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$81,500
- Firefighter$60,410
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$97,090
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$78,040
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$91,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$53,750
- Lifeguard$26,530
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$72,210
- Private Detective and Investigator$43,420
- Protective Service Worker$35,650
- Security Guard$35,160
- Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$28,010
- Chef and Head Cook$60,750
- Cook$27,840
- Cook$35,320
- Cook$34,870
- Cook$28,290
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$27,720
- Dishwasher$28,100
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$38,830
- Food Preparation Worker$29,210
- Food Server$30,600
- Host and Hostess$28,130
- Waiter and Waitress$29,770
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$23,260
- Animal Caretaker$31,190
- Childcare Worker$30,630
- Concierge$37,900
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$45,590
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$47,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$47,490
- Hairdresser$35,540
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$28,700
- Mortician$62,040
- Personal Care and Service Worker$35,560
- Recreation Worker$34,580
- Residential Advisor$39,420
- Shampooer$19,690
- Skincare Specialist$42,650
- Tour and Travel Guide$30,160
- Usher$22,920
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$46,990
- Cashier$28,380
- Counter and Rental Clerk$39,580
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$77,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$46,280
- Insurance Sales Agent$49,880
- Parts Salesperson$39,500
- Real Estate Sales Agent$50,660
- Retail Salesperson$30,020
- Sale and Related Worker$40,340
- Sales Engineer$93,500
- Sales Representative$75,460
- Sales Representative$61,340
- Sales Representatives of Service$56,330
- Security$62,150
- Travel Agent$39,810
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$45,160
- Billing and Posting Clerk$45,930
- Bookkeeping$46,860
- Cargo and Freight Agent$49,310
- Courier and Messenger$46,710
- Court$40,530
- Customer Service Representative$42,010
- Data Entry Keyer$37,210
- Dispatcher$47,380
- Eligibility Interviewer$59,010
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,350
- File Clerk$39,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$62,400
- Hotel$30,150
- Human Resources Assistant$49,020
- Information and Record Clerk$54,950
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$42,370
- Interviewer$37,890
- Library Assistant$28,140
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$45,480
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$37,320
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,060
- New Accounts Clerk$44,660
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$47,930
- Office Clerk$43,160
- Office Machine Operator$33,600
- Order Clerk$43,630
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$49,060
- Postal Service Clerk$60,250
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
- Procurement Clerk$50,500
- Production$55,440
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$46,870
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$35,650
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$33,600
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,260
- Shipping$44,350
- Switchboard Operator$34,920
- Teller$43,130
- Weigher$48,590
- Word Processor and Typist$37,710
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$33,170
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$60,240
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$58,000
- Construction and Building Inspector$61,630
- Construction Laborer$48,290
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$47,660
- Earth Driller$58,390
- Electrician$69,540
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,480
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,660
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$44,520
- Helpers--Carpenter$44,710
- Helpers--Electrician$40,130
- Highway Maintenance Worker$48,860
- Insulation Worker$79,470
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$59,330
- Painter$49,690
- Plumber$61,160
- Roofer$49,620
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$47,530
- Sheet Metal Worker$65,250
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$80,540
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$49,850
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$47,600
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$62,580
- Coin$39,250
- Computer$47,080
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$77,380
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$108,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,940
- Heating$61,750
- Helpers--Installation$38,050
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,770
- Installation$45,720
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$49,710
- Maintenance Worker$53,710
- Medical Equipment Repairer$55,370
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,120
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$45,440
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$56,790
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$68,730
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$78,690
- Tire Repairer and Changer$37,580
Production
- Baker$36,260
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$38,450
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$48,120
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$45,180
- Coating$50,450
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,570
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,710
- Crushing$55,090
- Cutting$52,630
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$44,930
- Dental Laboratory Technician$76,170
- Electrical$51,220
- Extruding$46,010
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$49,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,160
- Food Batchmaker$39,780
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$57,490
- Food Processing Worker$40,910
- Grinding$39,440
- Helpers--Production Worker$38,010
- Inspector$46,460
- Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$73,800
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,320
- Machinist$49,850
- Meat$35,490
- Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$52,880
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$37,780
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,290
- Molder$43,450
- Molding$45,020
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$48,000
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$44,280
- Plating Machine Setter$43,020
- Prepress Technician and Worker$47,270
- Presser$32,210
- Printing Press Operator$47,340
- Production Worker$37,030
- Rolling Machine Setter$47,270
- Sawing Machine Setter$38,090
- Separating$46,380
- Sewing Machine Operator$38,630
- Slaughterer and Meat Packer$37,020
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,910
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter$42,500
- Textile Winding$42,870
- Tool and Die Maker$64,530
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,110
- Welder$49,090
- Welding$50,860
- Woodworking Machine Setter$38,800
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$30,570
- Bus Driver$45,010
- Bus Driver$49,310
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$32,290
- Crane and Tower Operator$71,770
- Driver/Sales Worker$46,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$65,030
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,580
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,860
- Laborer and Freight$42,900
- Light Truck Driver$43,110
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$33,400
- Motor Vehicle Operator$32,100
- Packer and Packager$37,430
- Parking Attendant$28,360
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$45,960
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$29,970
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,410
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Scranton, PA?
About $56,230 a year ($27.03 an hour): the average of the 449 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Scranton, PA?
Family Medicine Physician ($297,400), Obstetrician and Gynecologist ($239,200), Physician ($232,900).
What are the most common jobs in Scranton, PA?
Stocker and Order Filler (10,250 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (9,970 jobs), Laborer and Freight (9,630 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.