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Database Administrators average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$111,210
- Pittsburgh$106,030
- Harrisburg$101,210
- York$99,310
- Reading$95,260
- Allentown$94,720
- Lancaster$93,650
- Scranton$85,950
- Erie$77,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $111,210 | $104,930 | $82,120 | $83,652 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $106,030 | $102,070 | $78,840 | $80,167 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $101,210 | $100,110 | $83,190 | $76,924 | 99 |
| York | $99,310 | $85,630 | $81,550 | $75,646 | 96 |
| Reading | $95,260 | $84,290 | $62,470 | $72,921 | 97 |
| Allentown | $94,720 | $82,640 | $71,760 | $72,558 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $93,650 | $86,720 | $62,980 | $71,838 | 98 |
| Scranton | $85,950 | $79,730 | $60,070 | $66,657 | 94 |
| Erie | $77,220 | $74,540 | $52,420 | $60,784 | 91 |
*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 15-1242.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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