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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Reading$69,540
- Philadelphia$69,420
- State College$67,940
- Harrisburg$65,960
- Pittsburgh$64,670
- Scranton$63,440
- Lancaster$63,300
- Johnstown$62,470
- Erie$57,960
- Allentown$56,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | $69,540 | $69,400 | $69,400 | $55,617 | 97 |
| Philadelphia | $69,420 | $67,200 | $56,160 | $55,536 | 103 |
| State College | $67,940 | $66,730 | $53,140 | $54,540 | 97 |
| Harrisburg | $65,960 | $63,460 | $51,250 | $53,154 | 99 |
| Pittsburgh | $64,670 | $60,540 | $52,610 | $52,157 | 95 |
| Scranton | $63,440 | $61,800 | $51,300 | $51,206 | 94 |
| Lancaster | $63,300 | $59,430 | $59,430 | $51,098 | 98 |
| Johnstown | $62,470 | $56,450 | $51,590 | $50,457 | 86 |
| Erie | $57,960 | $51,250 | $49,000 | $46,971 | 91 |
| Allentown | $56,380 | $51,990 | $46,100 | $45,750 | 100 |
*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 33-3012.
- 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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