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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$72,370
- Pittsburgh$70,670
- Allentown$70,580
- Altoona$68,840
- Harrisburg$68,560
- York$68,290
- Reading$66,960
- Lancaster$66,690
- State College$66,170
- Scranton$65,870
- Erie$64,210
- Chambersburg$59,580
- Williamsport$59,280
- Johnstown$59,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $72,370 | $67,020 | $58,950 | $57,521 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $70,670 | $68,160 | $53,420 | $56,377 | 95 |
| Allentown | $70,580 | $68,120 | $52,430 | $56,316 | 100 |
| Altoona | $68,840 | $68,230 | $52,000 | $55,146 | 90 |
| Harrisburg | $68,560 | $64,900 | $53,420 | $54,957 | 99 |
| York | $68,290 | $67,360 | $55,250 | $54,776 | 96 |
| Reading | $66,960 | $60,800 | $50,500 | $53,881 | 97 |
| Lancaster | $66,690 | $63,570 | $55,150 | $53,699 | 98 |
| State College | $66,170 | $63,850 | $53,890 | $53,316 | 97 |
| Scranton | $65,870 | $63,180 | $48,060 | $53,084 | 94 |
| Erie | $64,210 | $60,320 | $47,130 | $51,801 | 91 |
| Chambersburg | $59,580 | $58,550 | $51,480 | $48,223 | 95 |
| Williamsport | $59,280 | $61,710 | $49,750 | $47,992 | 92 |
| Johnstown | $59,250 | $52,750 | $46,760 | $47,968 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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