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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$57,520
- Reading$56,010
- Allentown$54,820
- Pittsburgh$53,710
- Lancaster$51,440
- York$48,820
- Gettysburg$48,710
- Scranton$47,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $57,520 | $51,830 | $42,640 | $46,631 | 103 |
| Reading | $56,010 | $54,530 | $54,530 | $45,465 | 97 |
| Allentown | $54,820 | $50,150 | $43,280 | $44,545 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | $53,710 | $48,890 | $47,250 | $43,687 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $51,440 | $50,270 | $48,080 | $41,933 | 98 |
| York | $48,820 | $48,860 | $48,750 | $39,908 | 96 |
| Gettysburg | $48,710 | $48,250 | $48,250 | $39,823 | 95 |
| Scranton | $47,090 | $46,010 | $41,320 | $38,571 | 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 51-9041.
- 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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