Highest-paying jobs in Philadelphia for high school graduates

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#50. Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators

- Median annual wage: $66,700
- Median hourly wage: $32.07
- Total employment: 5,360 people (1.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Riggers

- Median annual wage: $67,020
- Median hourly wage: $32.22
- Total employment: 120 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Earth drillers, except oil and gas

- Median annual wage: $68,920
- Median hourly wage: $33.14
- Total employment: 190 people (0.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Industrial machinery mechanics

- Median annual wage: $69,560
- Median hourly wage: $33.44
- Total employment: 5,170 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers

- Median annual wage: $69,690
- Median hourly wage: $33.50
- Total employment: 31,320 people (10.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Artists and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $70,310
- Median hourly wage: $33.80
- Total employment: 120 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Plant and system operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $71,240
- Median hourly wage: $34.25
- Total employment: 170 people (0.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Media and communication workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $71,830
- Median hourly wage: $34.54
- Total employment: 230 people (0.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

- Median annual wage: $72,580
- Median hourly wage: $34.89
- Total employment: 7,570 people (2.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Crane and tower operators

- Median annual wage: $72,630
- Median hourly wage: $34.92
- Total employment: 570 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Property, real estate, and community association managers

- Median annual wage: $73,370
- Median hourly wage: $35.28
- Total employment: 4,850 people (1.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Athletes and sports competitors

- Median annual wage: $73,800
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 300 people (0.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Insulation workers, mechanical

- Median annual wage: $73,970
- Median hourly wage: $35.56
- Total employment: 400 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Electricians

- Median annual wage: $74,040
- Median hourly wage: $35.60
- Total employment: 9,900 people (3.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Food service managers

- Median annual wage: $74,130
- Median hourly wage: $35.64
- Total employment: 3,550 people (1.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products

- Median annual wage: $74,170
- Median hourly wage: $35.66
- Total employment: 19,060 people (6.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Insurance sales agents

- Median annual wage: $75,350
- Median hourly wage: $36.23
- Total employment: 8,190 people (2.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other

- Median annual wage: $75,380
- Median hourly wage: $36.24
- Total employment: 160 people (0.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Lodging managers

- Median annual wage: $75,570
- Median hourly wage: $36.33
- Total employment: 240 people (0.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Plasterers and stucco masons

- Median annual wage: $76,310
- Median hourly wage: $36.69
- Total employment: 100 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants

- Median annual wage: $77,280
- Median hourly wage: $37.15
- Total employment: 7,250 people (2.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers

- Median annual wage: $77,290
- Median hourly wage: $37.16
- Total employment: 9,530 people (3.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Stationary engineers and boiler operators

- Median annual wage: $77,410
- Median hourly wage: $37.21
- Total employment: 680 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Brickmasons and blockmasons

- Median annual wage: $78,570
- Median hourly wage: $37.77
- Total employment: 1,210 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers

- Median annual wage: $79,110
- Median hourly wage: $38.04
- Total employment: 890 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Chemical plant and system operators

- Median annual wage: $79,400
- Median hourly wage: $38.17
- Total employment: 290 people (0.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Sheet metal workers

- Median annual wage: $81,140
- Median hourly wage: $39.01
- Total employment: 1,170 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers

- Median annual wage: $82,510
- Median hourly wage: $39.67
- Total employment: 9,700 people (3.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators

- Median annual wage: $82,670
- Median hourly wage: $39.74
- Total employment: 6,550 people (2.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door

- Median annual wage: $84,600
- Median hourly wage: $40.67
- Total employment: 680 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Gas plant operators

- Median annual wage: $86,530
- Median hourly wage: $41.60
- Total employment: 170 people (0.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Transit and railroad police

- Median annual wage: $89,220
- Median hourly wage: $42.90
- Total employment: 90 people (0.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers

- Median annual wage: $89,300
- Median hourly wage: $42.94
- Total employment: 4,330 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Police and sheriff's patrol officers

- Median annual wage: $90,640
- Median hourly wage: $43.58
- Total employment: 12,400 people (4.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Boilermakers

- Median annual wage: $91,690
- Median hourly wage: $44.08
- Total employment: 240 people (0.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

- Median annual wage: $92,750
- Median hourly wage: $44.59
- Total employment: 10,860 people (3.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. First-line supervisors of correctional officers

- Median annual wage: $95,150
- Median hourly wage: $45.75
- Total employment: 740 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Postmasters and mail superintendents

- Median annual wage: $95,580
- Median hourly wage: $45.95
- Total employment: 250 people (0.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Telecommunications line installers and repairers

- Median annual wage: $95,590
- Median hourly wage: $45.96
- Total employment: 1,870 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Structural iron and steel workers

- Median annual wage: $96,720
- Median hourly wage: $46.50
- Total employment: 630 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

- Median annual wage: $97,440
- Median hourly wage: $46.85
- Total employment: 30 people (0.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Power plant operators

- Median annual wage: $97,920
- Median hourly wage: $47.08
- Total employment: 390 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Detectives and criminal investigators

- Median annual wage: $98,740
- Median hourly wage: $47.47
- Total employment: 2,100 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Tapers

- Median annual wage: $100,420
- Median hourly wage: $48.28
- Total employment: 40 people (0.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers

- Median annual wage: $102,340
- Median hourly wage: $49.20
- Total employment: 630 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Power distributors and dispatchers

- Median annual wage: $108,200
- Median hourly wage: $52.02
- Total employment: 150 people (0.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

- Median annual wage: $112,850
- Median hourly wage: $54.25
- Total employment: 3,930 people (1.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Elevator and escalator installers and repairers

- Median annual wage: $114,870
- Median hourly wage: $55.23
- Total employment: 400 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Electrical power-line installers and repairers

- Median annual wage: $115,770
- Median hourly wage: $55.66
- Total employment: 1,110 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. First-line supervisors of police and detectives

- Median annual wage: $120,960
- Median hourly wage: $58.15
- Total employment: 3,050 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cu Fleshman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 364 metros.

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