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Business Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$122,500
- Pittsburgh$116,680
- Erie$111,690
- Harrisburg$108,440
- Scranton$104,730
- Allentown$100,050
- Reading$88,730
- Johnstown$66,600
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $122,500 | $107,170 | $75,620 | $91,234 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $116,680 | $121,760 | $75,390 | $87,332 | 95 |
| Erie | $111,690 | $106,300 | $75,280 | $83,975 | 91 |
| Harrisburg | $108,440 | $107,910 | $63,910 | $81,788 | 99 |
| Scranton | $104,730 | $97,340 | $61,760 | $79,292 | 94 |
| Allentown | $100,050 | $83,060 | $60,990 | $76,144 | 100 |
| Reading | $88,730 | $83,980 | $74,500 | $68,528 | 97 |
| Johnstown | $66,600 | $66,100 | $47,800 | $53,638 | 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 25-1011.
- 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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