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MBA-Relevant Salaries in Philadelphia
What the roles MBAs target actually pay in the Philadelphia metro area — source-labeled BLS wage benchmarks, adjusted for what it costs to live there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD; cost-of-living from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.
- Roles benchmarked
- 21
- MBA-relevant occupations
- Median wage span
- $79,420–$292,770
- across roles
- Highest median
- $292,770
- Chief Executives
- Cost of living
- 102.6
- price level (U.S. = 100)
What MBA-relevant roles pay in Philadelphia
Median wage and cost-of-living-adjusted value for each occupation. Open a role for its full percentile range and metro ranking.
| Role (occupation) | Median annual | Cost-of-living adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives SOC 11-1011 | $292,770 | $285,479 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021 | $173,470 | $169,150 |
| Financial Managers SOC 11-3031 | $166,920 | $162,763 |
| Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021 | $166,310 | $162,168 |
| Sales Managers SOC 11-2022 | $156,500 | $152,603 |
| Human Resources Managers SOC 11-3121 | $154,490 | $150,643 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers SOC 11-2011 | $146,510 | $142,861 |
| Industrial Production Managers SOC 11-3051 | $126,160 | $123,018 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers SOC 11-9111 | $122,920 | $119,859 |
| General and Operations Managers SOC 11-1021 | $121,630 | $118,601 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers SOC 11-3071 | $121,570 | $118,542 |
| Personal Financial Advisors SOC 13-2052 | $116,560 | $113,657 |
| Data Scientists SOC 15-2051 | $109,910 | $107,173 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082 | $104,160 | $101,566 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111 | $100,920 | $98,407 |
| Operations Research Analysts SOC 15-2031 | $100,460 | $97,958 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts SOC 13-2051 | $95,400 | $93,024 |
| Budget Analysts SOC 13-2031 | $93,600 | $91,269 |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $86,900 | $84,736 |
| Accountants and Auditors SOC 13-2011 | $85,990 | $83,849 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC 13-1161 | $79,420 | $77,442 |
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Cost of living and Philadelphia pay
Nominal wages in the Philadelphia area reflect its industry mix and cost of living. A higher headline number in an expensive metro does not automatically mean a better financial outcome — housing and everyday costs claim more of it. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure so you can compare purchasing power, not just headline pay.
Frequently asked questions
What do MBA-relevant roles pay in Philadelphia?
Across the 21 MBA-relevant occupations benchmarked for the Philadelphia metro area, median annual wages span roughly $79,420 to $292,770. These are BLS OEWS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes. The highest-median role here is Chief Executives at $292,770.
Is Philadelphia an expensive place to earn these salaries?
The Philadelphia area overall price level is 102.6 against a U.S. average of 100 — close to the national average. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure.
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