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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$93,770
- Pittsburgh$92,570
- Harrisburg$83,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $93,770 | $94,850 | $73,820 | $71,918 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $92,570 | $76,410 | $63,730 | $71,111 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $83,660 | $79,780 | $70,060 | $65,116 | 99 |
*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.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in other states
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary by city and state
More about pay in Pennsylvania
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 19-2042.
- 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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