Philadelphia has grown into a true tech hub, offering many jobs across the industry, according to a recently released report by Stacker.
While the advent of AI is making the future of the sector bright yet unpredictable, those seeking employment are able to focus on one key factor in their consideration: pay.
To determine the highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in Philadelphia, Stacker used BLS data from May 2024.
The top paying computer and engineering jobs in the city are database architects, with a median annual wage of $143,110 and a median hourly wage of $68.80. There are 1,200 employed in these roles.
Computer hardware engineers are not far behind in second, as they earn a median annual wage of $139,400 and an hourly wage of $67.02, with 600 employed. Nuclear engineers come third, with median wages of $136,590 annually and $65.67 hourly, and 240 employed.
Actuaries rank fourth, with 910 people earning a median annual wage of $130,750 or an hourly wage of $62.86. Software developers round out the list, earning $130,670 annually or $62.82 hourly, with 26,150 working in Philadelphia.
Read more about the highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in Philadelphia in Stacker.
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