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Average salary by job family in Scranton
| Management | $114,290 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $93,900 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $88,910 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $88,720 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $88,110 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $82,250 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $77,950 |
| Construction and Extraction | $63,790 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $62,620 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,940 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $58,560 |
| Protective Service | $56,950 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,710 |
| Production | $50,050 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,400 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,950 |
| Sales and Related | $44,080 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,200 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,750 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,460 |
| Healthcare Support | $35,690 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $32,670 |
Highest-paying jobs in Scranton
- Family Medicine Physicians$304,560
- Chief Executives$272,310
- Physicians, All Other$263,700
- Nurse Anesthetists$227,190
- Dentists, General$192,490
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$157,410
- Personal Financial Advisors$147,530
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$146,410
- Veterinarians$138,350
- Financial Managers$138,070
Most common jobs in Scranton and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 10,250 | $40,070 | $37,410 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 9,970 | $31,060 | $29,460 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 9,630 | $43,030 | $42,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,450 | $27,870 | $27,520 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,330 | $33,550 | $30,020 |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,010 | $110,360 | $93,820 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,400 | $87,560 | $82,650 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 5,210 | $59,040 | $57,580 |
| Cashiers | 5,200 | $28,500 | $28,380 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,830 | $43,720 | $43,160 |
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Cost of living in Scranton
Prices in the Scranton area are 6% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $56,800 therefore buys what $60,712 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $227,793, 3.6 times the median household income of $63,656.
$227,793typical home value
$63,656median household income
93.6BEA price parity
567,887metro population
Take-home pay in Scranton
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,550 | $29,653 | $2,471 |
| Median wage | $46,330 | $37,983 | $3,165 |
| Average wage | $56,800 | $46,075 | $3,840 |
| 75th percentile wage | $64,550 | $52,064 | $4,339 |
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.
Salaries for every job in Scranton
Management27 jobs
- Chief Executives$272K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$157K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$146K
- Financial Managers$138K
- Marketing Managers$137K
- Training and Development Managers$129K
- Sales Managers$128K
- Purchasing Managers$122K
- Managers, All Other$121K
- Human Resources Managers$118K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$116K
- Construction Managers$116K
- Industrial Production Managers$115K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$112K
- Public Relations Managers$111K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$111K
- Administrative Services Managers$111K
- Natural Sciences Managers$111K
- General and Operations Managers$110K
- Fundraising Managers$108K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$108K
- Facilities Managers$98K
- Social and Community Service Managers$79K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$71K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$71K
- Food Service Managers$61K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Legal6 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical35 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$305K
- Physicians, All Other$264K
- Nurse Anesthetists$227K
- Dentists, General$192K
- Veterinarians$138K
- Optometrists$138K
- Pharmacists$132K
- Physician Assistants$126K
- Nurse Practitioners$121K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$103K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$99K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$95K
- Registered Nurses$88K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$79K
- Chiropractors$76K
- Respiratory Therapists$74K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Dental Hygienists$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64K
- Recreational Therapists$63K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$63K
- Therapists, All Other$60K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Paramedics$57K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$55K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Medical Records Specialists$47K
- Opticians, Dispensing$45K
- Psychiatric Technicians$44K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
- Pharmacy Technicians$39K
- Dietetic Technicians$34K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$122K
- Actuaries$122K
- Software Developers$119K
- Database Architects$116K
- Information Security Analysts$112K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$96K
- Data Scientists$93K
- Computer Systems Analysts$91K
- Computer Programmers$89K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$87K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$86K
- Database Administrators$86K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$77K
- Web Developers$74K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$71K
- Operations Research Analysts$65K
- Computer User Support Specialists$59K
Architecture and Engineering19 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$124K
- Electrical Engineers$109K
- Civil Engineers$98K
- Engineers, All Other$98K
- Industrial Engineers$96K
- Mechanical Engineers$93K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$90K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$87K
- Environmental Engineers$84K
- Surveyors$80K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Mechanical Drafters$61K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$60K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$55K
Life, Physical, and Social Science13 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$109K
- Chemists$105K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87K
- School Psychologists$85K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$85K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$83K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$73K
- Chemical Technicians$72K
- Conservation Scientists$62K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$59K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59K
- Biological Technicians$54K
- Food Science Technicians$52K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$148K
- Labor Relations Specialists$102K
- Project Management Specialists$97K
- Management Analysts$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$85K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$84K
- Loan Officers$82K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Financial Examiners$79K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$76K
- Accountants and Auditors$75K
- Credit Analysts$75K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$74K
- Logisticians$74K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$73K
- Human Resources Specialists$72K
- Budget Analysts$72K
- Compliance Officers$72K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$69K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Insurance Underwriters$65K
- Fundraisers$63K
- Credit Counselors$54K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$53K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$52K
- Tax Preparers$48K
Construction and Extraction21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$85K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$78K
- Sheet Metal Workers$75K
- Electricians$74K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$71K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$65K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64K
- Carpenters$62K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$58K
- Roofers$56K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$53K
- Construction Laborers$53K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$52K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$52K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$50K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$48K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Helpers--Carpenters$38K
Educational Instruction and Library37 jobs
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$83K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$75K
- Instructional Coordinators$73K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$72K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$71K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$59K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$55K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$54K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$51K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$47K
- Tutors$44K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$41K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$40K
- Library Technicians$40K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair21 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$78K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$77K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$71K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$57K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$56K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media16 jobs
- Music Directors and Composers$81K
- Technical Writers$78K
- Producers and Directors$69K
- Editors$67K
- Interior Designers$66K
- Broadcast Technicians$61K
- Coaches and Scouts$59K
- Audio and Video Technicians$58K
- Public Relations Specialists$57K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$57K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$57K
- Graphic Designers$56K
- Film and Video Editors$56K
- Photographers$49K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40K
- Floral Designers$35K
Protective Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$95K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$84K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74K
- Transportation Security Screeners$64K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$63K
- Firefighters$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$60K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$56K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$50K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$40K
- Security Guards$40K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$75K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$72K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$65K
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$63K
- Social Workers, All Other$63K
- Counselors, All Other$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$60K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$58K
- Clergy$53K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52K
- Community Health Workers$51K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
- Religious Workers, All Other$38K
Production50 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$74K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$70K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$68K
- Tool and Die Makers$63K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$61K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Machinists$53K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$50K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Printing Press Operators$49K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$48K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$48K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$48K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$43K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$42K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$42K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Production Workers, All Other$41K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$36K
- Bakers$36K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$33K
Office and Administrative Support42 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$59K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$52K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- New Accounts Clerks$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46K
- Order Clerks$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- File Clerks$41K
- Tellers$41K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$38K
- Word Processors and Typists$37K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$30K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Parking Attendants$31K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$101K
- Sales Engineers$98K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$61K
- Advertising Sales Agents$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Travel Agents$47K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$28K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$53K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
Personal Care and Service17 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- Skincare Specialists$47K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42K
- Residential Advisors$37K
- Concierges$37K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Tour and Travel Guides$36K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$36K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$31K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$24K
- Shampooers$22K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$62K
- Massage Therapists$60K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$45K
- Dental Assistants$45K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44K
- Medical Transcriptionists$43K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$41K
- Physical Therapist Aides$34K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Waiters and Waitresses$35K
- Bartenders$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Dishwashers$28K
- Cooks, Short Order$27K
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Salary in Scranton: questions
What is a good salary in Scranton?
Half of all workers in the Scranton metro earn less than $46,330 and the average is $56,800. Earning more than $64,550 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Scranton to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $66,192, because prices here are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Scranton?
Family Medicine Physicians ($304,560), Chief Executives ($272,310), Physicians, All Other ($263,700).
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 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA (42540), all occupations and 448 individual jobs.
- 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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