Pennsylvania Life Expectancy is Declining - Here's What It Is

U.S. life expectancy has declined two years in a row.

Life expectancy rates vary over the years, but the numbers have been in the news lately, and not for a good reason. U.S. life expectancy has declined two years in a row. That includes the life expectancy of Pennsylvania residents.

LifeExtension.com states that, "For the first time in a generation, Americans born today can expect to die sooner than their parents." Over the past two years, U.S. life expectancy has experienced the biggest decrease since 1923, according to the site. "Thorny issues like drug overdoses — not to mention our recent international health catastrophe — were among the key factors for the decline," they state, referring to the pandemic. Even so, the low life expectancy rates are actually a pattern in America. As the site explains, "However, even prior to 2020, the U.S. ranked No. 40 for life expectancy, lagging behind many wealthy nations and even countries such as Kuwait, Estonia, and Panama. In 2019, Americans could expect to live to 78.5, while our northern neighbors in Canada could expect to live until 82.2, according to the World Health Organization." That's not great news.

Hawaii is the best state for longevity, according to LifeExtension.com's study, with a life expectancy of 80.7 years. Still not as high as Canada, but we'll take it. Other states with good numbers include Minnesota, Vermont, Washington and New Hampshire.

So, what is the current life expectancy of Pennsylvania residents? 76.8 years. We are ranked No. 34 out of all the states for health and life expectancy. We can do better than that! Find more information and 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.