Pennsylvania Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Pennsylvania-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 17 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Healthcare Giants and Natural Gas Industry Create Durable Career Paths
Pennsylvania has one of the most diverse state economies in the country. Philadelphia anchors a massive healthcare and life-sciences cluster — UPENN, Jefferson, and Temple health systems employ hundreds of thousands. Pittsburgh's post-steel economy has pivoted to robotics, AI, and healthcare, with Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh driving tech startups. The Marcellus Shale formation underpins significant natural gas extraction across central and western PA. Manufacturing — food, chemicals, metals — remains substantial. Wages run near national medians overall, with above-average healthcare compensation.
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $74,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +5.9% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Software Developer
- Median Salary
- $118,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +24.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $72,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +9.8% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Petroleum Technician
- Median Salary
- $66,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +2.8% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2-year associate degree
Physical Therapist
- Median Salary
- $90,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +16.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 3-year doctoral program (DPT)
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Median Salary
- $58,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1–2 year certificate + apprenticeship
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Pennsylvania-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Pennsylvania
Community College of Philadelphia
ACEN-accredited nursing program, NLN Center of Excellence (4th consecutive designation). Serving Philadelphia with multi...
HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College
Largest multi-campus community college in Pennsylvania. Five campuses serving six central PA counties. Comprehensive hea...
Delaware County Community College
Serving Delaware County suburbs of Philadelphia. Strong healthcare, trades, and technology programs. Multiple campus loc...
Montgomery County Community College
Serving Montgomery County with two campuses (Blue Bell and Pottstown). Strong nursing, dental hygiene, and surgical tech...
About Pennsylvania's Job Market
Pennsylvania's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.