Pennsylvania: Where Do We Rank for People Moving Out of State?

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Pennsylvania, I personally think, is a great place to live. But, as it turns out, people are moving out of this state.

United Van Lines has released its annual 2022 National Movers. In it, they discuss which states are getting the most new residents and which states are losing people.

First, which states are people loving? No. 1 on the list is Vermont, followed by Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Delaware, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., South Dakota, New Mexico and Alabama. According to the study, those states are the ones attracting the most new residents right now.

Unfortunely, our state is on the other end of the spectrum. The study found that many people moved to lower-density areas because of different lifestyle preferences, including career changes, retirement and wanting to be closer to family. The No. 1 states people are moving out of is New Jersey. That's followed by Illinois, New York, Michigan, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Louisiana and California. So, Pennsylvania is No. 6 on the list. The study found that even though, mainly, residents are continuing to leave the northeastern U.S. region, certain states such as Vermont and Rhode Island are seeing much more inbound migration than outbound. The study also found that more Baby Boomers and Gen Xers moved than any other age group last year. Reportedly, people over the age of 55 accounted for more than 55% of all inbound moves tallied by United Van Lines in 2022.

"Key factors like retirement, wanting to be closer to family and lifestyle changes influenced by the pandemic along with current housing prices drove moving patterns in 2022," Michael A. Stoll, economist and professor in the Department of Public Policy at the University of California, Los Angeles, said in a statement. Find the full study here.

The current job market is a hot topic, as opportunities are flourishing in a variety of industries. So, if you’re looking for a new job, what are some of the best careers to get into to ensure financial success, especially if you live in Pennsylvania?

Obviously, Indeed.com is a major source for job seekers and employers across America. The crew at Indeed.com has put together a list of the top highest paying jobs in Pennsylvania. "The Indeed Editorial Team comprises a diverse and talented team of writers, researchers and subject matter experts equipped with Indeed's data and insights to deliver useful tips to help guide your career journey," they state in the study.

Indeed.com continues, "According to Indeed Salaries and the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest numbers, the highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania are often found in the healthcare and financial sectors. It takes years of industry experience to obtain the qualifications to earn a position with high pay for many professionals. However, many jobs are still high-paying and require fewer years of experience. In this article, we list the highest paying jobs in Pennsylvania."

It's not a big surprise, but most of the jobs at the top of the income bracket according to this study are somehow involved with the medical field. In fact, every single job in the top 10 listed is part of that field. But, there are other jobs, too, that make a lot of cash, which are also included in Indeed's study. If you know of someone just start their career and trying to figure out what route of study to go, this could be a helpful list. Read on for the 15 highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania, including information on each job type, and best of luck on your ventures. Find the full list of all the highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania via Indeed here.

15. Orthopedists

The average salary for a orthopedist is $186,170 per year in Pennsylvania. That's from data consisting of 9 salaries reported, updated at October 11, 2022.