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Chemists average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Scranton$104,540
- Philadelphia$103,090
- State College$101,480
- York$96,910
- Allentown$94,850
- Reading$94,050
- Pittsburgh$86,060
- Harrisburg$77,740
- Johnstown$61,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | $104,540 | $88,530 | $68,690 | $79,165 | 94 |
| Philadelphia | $103,090 | $95,440 | $65,450 | $78,189 | 103 |
| State College | $101,480 | $107,890 | $80,840 | $77,106 | 97 |
| York | $96,910 | $94,200 | $72,060 | $74,031 | 96 |
| Allentown | $94,850 | $79,600 | $60,620 | $72,645 | 100 |
| Reading | $94,050 | $81,520 | $67,480 | $72,107 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $86,060 | $74,200 | $59,140 | $66,731 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $77,740 | $73,670 | $61,710 | $61,133 | 99 |
| Johnstown | $61,200 | $59,920 | $49,090 | $49,475 | 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 19-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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