Take-home pay by job in Pennsylvania
What 48 common jobs pay in Pennsylvania, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $113,873 | $9,489 |
| Pharmacist | $138,160 | $101,457 | $8,455 |
| Nurse practitioner | $130,140 | $96,221 | $8,018 |
| Physician assistant | $127,070 | $94,217 | $7,851 |
| Software developer | $126,550 | $93,878 | $7,823 |
| Medical and health services manager | $103,670 | $78,579 | $6,548 |
| General and operations manager | $103,130 | $78,216 | $6,518 |
| Physical therapist | $101,380 | $77,038 | $6,420 |
| Computer systems analyst | $98,550 | $75,134 | $6,261 |
| Mechanical engineer | $97,920 | $74,711 | $6,226 |
| Civil engineer | $97,850 | $74,663 | $6,222 |
| Registered nurse | $96,430 | $73,708 | $6,142 |
| Police officer | $85,470 | $66,334 | $5,528 |
| Dental hygienist | $80,610 | $63,064 | $5,255 |
| Accountant | $79,000 | $61,981 | $5,165 |
| High school teacher | $78,800 | $61,847 | $5,154 |
| Respiratory therapist | $78,490 | $61,638 | $5,137 |
| Elementary school teacher | $77,060 | $60,676 | $5,056 |
| Radiologic technologist | $76,050 | $59,996 | $5,000 |
| Firefighter | $73,460 | $58,254 | $4,854 |
| HR specialist | $70,450 | $56,229 | $4,686 |
| Plumber | $68,080 | $54,634 | $4,553 |
| Electrician | $67,600 | $54,311 | $4,526 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $63,940 | $51,593 | $4,299 |
| HVAC technician | $62,400 | $50,403 | $4,200 |
| Carpenter | $59,370 | $48,061 | $4,005 |
| IT support specialist | $58,670 | $47,520 | $3,960 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $58,580 | $47,451 | $3,954 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $50,820 | $41,454 | $3,454 |
| Auto mechanic | $49,800 | $40,665 | $3,389 |
| Bookkeeper | $48,440 | $39,614 | $3,301 |
| Dental assistant | $47,930 | $39,220 | $3,268 |
| Administrative assistant | $46,270 | $37,937 | $3,161 |
| Customer service representative | $44,630 | $36,670 | $3,056 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $44,590 | $36,639 | $3,053 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $44,120 | $36,276 | $3,023 |
| Medical assistant | $43,920 | $36,121 | $3,010 |
| Warehouse worker | $42,480 | $35,009 | $2,917 |
| Pharmacy technician | $40,040 | $33,123 | $2,760 |
| Security guard | $37,050 | $30,812 | $2,568 |
| Receptionist | $36,810 | $30,627 | $2,552 |
| Restaurant cook | $36,580 | $30,449 | $2,537 |
| Janitor | $36,520 | $30,403 | $2,534 |
| Teaching assistant | $34,740 | $29,027 | $2,419 |
| Waiter or waitress | $34,690 | $28,988 | $2,416 |
| Retail salesperson | $31,200 | $26,291 | $2,191 |
| Childcare worker | $30,140 | $25,472 | $2,123 |
| Cashier | $29,220 | $24,761 | $2,063 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.