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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$85,600
- Harrisburg$82,560
- Pittsburgh$81,010
- Allentown$77,520
- Erie$75,810
- Scranton$70,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $85,600 | $79,870 | $62,980 | $66,422 | 103 |
| Harrisburg | $82,560 | $75,400 | $58,770 | $64,376 | 99 |
| Pittsburgh | $81,010 | $75,890 | $65,810 | $63,334 | 95 |
| Allentown | $77,520 | $78,270 | $64,440 | $60,985 | 100 |
| Erie | $75,810 | $80,750 | $60,950 | $59,835 | 91 |
| Scranton | $70,540 | $73,770 | $61,390 | $56,289 | 94 |
*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.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Pennsylvania
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 25-1122.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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