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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$140,720
- Erie$125,870
- Allentown$120,730
- Reading$120,200
- Harrisburg$118,670
- Pittsburgh$118,370
- Scranton$116,370
- York$116,290
- Lancaster$115,160
- Johnstown$92,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $140,720 | $117,980 | $99,010 | $103,128 | 103 |
| Erie | $125,870 | $105,910 | $81,780 | $93,434 | 91 |
| Allentown | $120,730 | $102,370 | $81,890 | $90,057 | 100 |
| Reading | $120,200 | $114,260 | $82,070 | $89,701 | 97 |
| Harrisburg | $118,670 | $104,970 | $81,570 | $88,671 | 99 |
| Pittsburgh | $118,370 | $98,320 | $75,440 | $88,469 | 95 |
| Scranton | $116,370 | $102,000 | $79,710 | $87,124 | 94 |
| York | $116,290 | $99,830 | $75,070 | $87,070 | 96 |
| Lancaster | $115,160 | $102,060 | $76,170 | $86,310 | 98 |
| Johnstown | $92,340 | $82,780 | $62,840 | $70,956 | 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.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other states
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary by city and state
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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 11-9033.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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