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Database Architects average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$157,200
- Allentown$152,540
- Lancaster$150,550
- Harrisburg$148,420
- Pittsburgh$147,760
- Reading$139,520
- Scranton$116,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $157,200 | $163,590 | $129,080 | $113,886 | 103 |
| Allentown | $152,540 | $160,300 | $120,390 | $110,844 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $150,550 | $146,400 | $122,420 | $109,545 | 98 |
| Harrisburg | $148,420 | $151,210 | $125,610 | $108,155 | 99 |
| Pittsburgh | $147,760 | $152,800 | $121,860 | $107,724 | 95 |
| Reading | $139,520 | $126,370 | $112,320 | $102,345 | 97 |
| Scranton | $116,010 | $120,890 | $64,900 | $86,882 | 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.
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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 15-1243.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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