Median DOL Salary
$76,647
Total DOL Filings
181
Companies Hiring
32
Cost of Living Index
95.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
New Kensington, PA$76,647
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in New Kensington, PA is 25.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in New Kensington
Highest-Paying Occupations in New Kensington
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $60,507 | -37.9% | 6 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $50,544 | -35.7% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Pennsylvania
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Pennsylvania.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,510 | 14,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,810 | 2,010 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $217,670 | 2,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $212,470 | 70 |
| Physicists | $208,470 | 540 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $208,060 | 320 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $172,710 | 4,030 |
| Dentists, General | $168,740 | 3,210 |
| Physicians, All Other | $163,100 | 17,780 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,570 | 23,320 |
Salary Trend in New Kensington, PA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
New Kensington, PA has a cost of living index of 95.6, which is 4.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $104,603 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $60,507 | $63,292 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $50,544 | $52,870 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.