Salaries in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area
Typical pay for 493 jobs in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. The median for all workers is $49,610 a year ($23.85 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$49,610
Median hourly
$23.85
Workers
335,010
vs U.S. median
-3%
Highest paying jobs in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist | $567,680 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,420 | 80 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $288,290 | 40 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | 90 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200+ | n/a |
| Chief Executive | $209,140 | 520 |
| Dentists, General | $193,760 | 130 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,150 | 430 |
| Physicians, All Other | $156,000 | 1,310 |
| Database Architect | $151,210 | 150 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $146,300 | 1,360 |
| Pharmacist | $135,480 | 750 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $135,390 | 100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $134,660 | 150 |
| Optometrist | $133,820 | 90 |
Most common jobs in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 13,040 | $29,050 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 11,760 | $43,640 |
| Registered Nurse | 9,210 | $96,770 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,240 | $36,790 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,180 | $101,890 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,030 | $28,070 |
| Retail Salesperson | 7,640 | $30,500 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,800 | $61,520 |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,380 | $44,100 |
| Cashier | 5,640 | $29,330 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 5,150 | $45,950 |
| Customer Service Representative | 5,040 | $42,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 4,510 | $65,880 |
| Nursing Assistant | 4,490 | $43,940 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 4,240 | $36,710 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Pennsylvania.
All 493 jobs by category
Management Occupations (33)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (29)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (18)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (20)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (24)Community and Social Service Occupations (16)Legal Occupations (5)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (42)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (22)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (45)Healthcare Support Occupations (15)Protective Service Occupations (15)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (16)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (17)Sales and Related Occupations (17)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (44)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (3)Construction and Extraction Occupations (20)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (26)Production Occupations (42)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (18)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuary | $106,600 | $51.25 | 120 |
| Computer Network Architect | $122,200 | $58.75 | 300 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $77,160 | $37.10 | 240 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $100,110 | $48.13 | 1,680 |
| Computer Programmer | $86,450 | $41.56 | 140 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $91,900 | $44.18 | 1,190 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $58,670 | $28.21 | 1,390 |
| Data Scientist | $96,760 | $46.52 | 500 |
| Database Administrator | $100,110 | $48.13 | 190 |
| Database Architect | $151,210 | $72.70 | 150 |
| Information Security Analyst | $100,780 | $48.45 | 230 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $93,090 | $44.76 | 510 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $80,870 | $38.88 | 250 |
| Software Developer | $109,470 | $52.63 | 2,580 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $87,270 | $41.96 | 170 |
| Statistician | $78,690 | $37.83 | 160 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $81,830 | $39.34 | 100 |
| Web Developer | $83,560 | $40.17 | 100 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $81,940 | $39.40 | 140 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $64,900 | $31.20 | 260 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $68,600 | $32.98 | 170 |
| Civil Engineer | $93,830 | $45.11 | 1,370 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $60,750 | $29.21 | 180 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $76,610 | $36.83 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineer | $103,740 | $49.87 | 230 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $102,510 | $49.28 | 50 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $48,440 | $23.29 | 120 |
| Engineers, All Other | $105,810 | $50.87 | 100 |
| Environmental Engineer | $91,770 | $44.12 | 140 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $55,010 | $26.45 | 60 |
| Industrial Engineer | $98,380 | $47.30 | 530 |
| Landscape Architect | $71,900 | $34.57 | 40 |
| Materials Engineer | $98,440 | $47.33 | 40 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $68,960 | $33.15 | 80 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $65,400 | $31.44 | 50 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $95,000 | $45.67 | 470 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $59,480 | $28.60 | 80 |
| Surveyor | $74,880 | $36.00 | 130 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $62,810 | $30.20 | 890 |
| Clergy | $59,650 | $28.68 | 120 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $84,070 | $40.42 | 210 |
| Community Health Worker | $58,250 | $28.00 | 100 |
| Counselors, All Other | $71,970 | $34.60 | 110 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $45,770 | $22.01 | 60 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $63,500 | $30.53 | 620 |
| Health Education Specialist | $84,070 | $40.42 | 430 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,840 | $30.21 | n/a |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $71,120 | $34.19 | 110 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $47,990 | $23.07 | 140 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $68,970 | $33.16 | 400 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $49,810 | $23.95 | 210 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $41,980 | $20.18 | 1,100 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $70,450 | $33.87 | 50 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $57,210 | $27.50 | 1,330 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $100,110 | $48.13 | 140 |
| Lawyer | $131,440 | $63.19 | 1,930 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $93,830 | $45.11 | 90 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $60,360 | $29.02 | 1,000 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $49,170 | $23.64 | 80 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $95,310 | $45.82 | 60 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $57,970 | $27.87 | 80 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $41,690 | $20.04 | 40 |
| Broadcast Technician | $58,410 | $28.08 | 30 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $40,030 | $19.25 | 60 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $40,570 | — | 420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $84,540 | $40.64 | 30 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $63,970 | $30.75 | 30 |
| Editor | $62,930 | $30.26 | 150 |
| Film and Video Editors | $56,680 | $27.25 | 30 |
| Floral Designer | $35,080 | $16.86 | 80 |
| Graphic Designer | $58,150 | $27.96 | 400 |
| Interior Designer | $65,140 | $31.32 | 80 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $54,390 | $26.15 | 60 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $70,000 | $33.66 | 80 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $39,930 | $19.20 | 430 |
| Photographer | $35,380 | $17.01 | 80 |
| Producers and Directors | $73,280 | $35.23 | 200 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $70,510 | $33.90 | 920 |
| Technical Writer | $80,610 | $38.76 | 40 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $27,850 | — | 50 |
| Writers and Authors | $77,740 | $37.37 | 50 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $47,420 | $22.80 | 720 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $44,360 | $21.33 | 280 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $29,050 | $13.97 | 13,040 |
| Massage Therapist | $48,190 | $23.17 | 190 |
| Medical Assistant | $43,820 | $21.07 | 1,370 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,330 | $21.79 | 300 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,960 | $22.58 | 40 |
| Nursing Assistant | $43,940 | $21.12 | 4,490 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $61,230 | $29.44 | 130 |
| Orderly | $39,950 | $19.21 | 280 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,520 | $19.00 | 50 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,700 | $21.49 | 380 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $37,250 | $17.91 | 30 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $62,330 | $29.97 | 190 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,190 | $17.88 | 150 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $63,460 | $30.51 | 760 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $34,210 | $16.45 | 420 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $80,770 | $38.83 | 300 |
| Firefighter | $62,760 | $30.17 | 140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $102,110 | $49.09 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $79,170 | $38.06 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $119,990 | $57.69 | 350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $84,070 | $40.42 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $59,600 | $28.66 | 130 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,100 | $13.99 | 360 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $84,470 | $40.61 | 1,480 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $59,770 | $28.74 | 80 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $30,400 | $14.61 | 270 |
| Security Guard | $37,880 | $18.21 | 2,320 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $62,340 | $29.97 | 60 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $27,520 | $13.23 | 1,860 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $59,690 | $28.70 | 400 |
| Cooks, All Other | $32,910 | $15.82 | 50 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,070 | $13.02 | 510 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,880 | $17.73 | 1,190 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,520 | $17.56 | 2,510 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $28,970 | $13.93 | 130 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,340 | $14.10 | 970 |
| Dishwasher | $29,700 | $14.28 | 960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,070 | $13.50 | 8,030 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $39,950 | $19.21 | 1,780 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $33,660 | $16.18 | 30 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,370 | $15.08 | 970 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $33,380 | $16.05 | 670 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,640 | $13.77 | 880 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,260 | $16.47 | 3,920 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $47,930 | $23.04 | 340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $58,810 | $28.28 | 260 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,710 | $17.65 | 4,240 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $38,700 | $18.61 | 1,630 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $32,240 | $15.50 | 1,480 |
| Pest Control Worker | $44,910 | $21.59 | 190 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,060 | $14.94 | 1,810 |
| Animal Caretaker | $30,770 | $14.79 | 510 |
| Childcare Worker | $29,950 | $14.40 | 890 |
| Concierge | $39,450 | $18.96 | 110 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $36,580 | $17.59 | 430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $43,690 | $21.00 | 300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $47,470 | $22.82 | 460 |
| Funeral Attendant | $35,380 | $17.01 | 100 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $30,550 | $14.69 | 840 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $39,570 | $19.02 | 30 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $29,360 | $14.11 | 570 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $64,450 | $30.99 | 40 |
| Recreation Worker | $34,710 | $16.69 | 480 |
| Residential Advisor | $35,940 | $17.28 | 250 |
| Skincare Specialist | $44,560 | $21.42 | 160 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $29,900 | $14.38 | 110 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,410 | $12.70 | 120 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $58,250 | $28.01 | 230 |
| Cashier | $29,330 | $14.10 | 5,640 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $43,050 | $20.70 | 660 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $34,430 | $16.55 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $79,580 | $38.26 | 280 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $45,880 | $22.06 | 2,210 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,370 | $31.43 | 880 |
| Parts Salesperson | $43,960 | $21.13 | 560 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $51,950 | $24.98 | 310 |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,500 | $14.66 | 7,640 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $37,270 | $17.92 | 210 |
| Sales Engineer | $94,590 | $45.48 | 60 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $65,650 | $31.56 | 1,880 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $62,310 | $29.96 | 2,450 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $93,690 | $45.05 | 140 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $60,110 | $28.90 | 500 |
| Travel Agent | $51,980 | $24.99 | 50 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Inspector | $69,710 | $33.52 | 30 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $33,960 | $16.33 | 140 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $28,950 | $13.92 | 50 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $72,730 | $34.97 | 80 |
| Carpenter | $57,690 | $27.74 | 1,320 |
| Carpet Installer | $47,100 | $22.65 | 60 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $60,590 | $29.13 | 120 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $66,730 | $32.08 | 380 |
| Construction Laborer | $49,670 | $23.88 | 1,370 |
| Electrician | $71,820 | $34.53 | 1,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $86,090 | $41.39 | 1,320 |
| Glazier | $51,520 | $24.77 | 50 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $46,680 | $22.44 | n/a |
| Helpers--Electricians | $37,340 | $17.95 | 30 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $48,250 | $23.20 | 410 |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers | $55,410 | $26.64 | 40 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $58,420 | $28.09 | 670 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $53,800 | $25.87 | 230 |
| Pipelayer | $61,220 | $29.43 | n/a |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $73,560 | $35.36 | 950 |
| Roofer | $50,950 | $24.50 | 120 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $47,920 | $23.04 | 100 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $63,580 | $30.57 | 180 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $29,260 | $14.07 | 120 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $48,150 | $23.15 | 1,480 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $58,870 | $28.30 | 200 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $33,530 | $16.12 | 680 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $51,450 | $24.73 | 80 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $41,600 | $20.00 | 750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $64,190 | $30.86 | 2,050 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $61,520 | $29.58 | 6,800 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,950 | $22.09 | 5,150 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $43,640 | $20.98 | 11,760 |
| Light Truck Driver | $48,020 | $23.09 | 3,470 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $39,450 | $18.97 | 100 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $27,530 | $13.24 | 120 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $37,790 | $18.17 | 1,760 |
| Parking Attendant | $31,390 | $15.09 | 190 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $58,680 | $28.21 | 140 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $35,000 | $16.83 | 780 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,790 | $17.69 | 8,240 |