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Chemical Technicians average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Scranton$71,920
- Philadelphia$70,390
- Allentown$66,170
- Reading$60,310
- Pittsburgh$57,880
- York$57,800
- Altoona$55,290
- Harrisburg$51,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | $71,920 | $61,740 | $46,250 | $57,218 | 94 |
| Philadelphia | $70,390 | $66,940 | $55,530 | $56,188 | 103 |
| Allentown | $66,170 | $64,740 | $48,630 | $53,316 | 100 |
| Reading | $60,310 | $61,790 | $47,410 | $48,788 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $57,880 | $51,030 | $46,780 | $46,910 | 95 |
| York | $57,800 | $52,170 | $46,930 | $46,848 | 96 |
| Altoona | $55,290 | $55,650 | $44,800 | $44,908 | 90 |
| Harrisburg | $51,700 | $49,390 | $43,180 | $42,134 | 99 |
*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 19-4031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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