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Industrial Machinery Mechanics average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$71,910
- Allentown$70,890
- York$68,610
- Reading$67,430
- Scranton$67,280
- Lancaster$66,810
- Williamsport$66,020
- Gettysburg$65,970
- Pittsburgh$65,510
- Harrisburg$65,200
- Lebanon$64,980
- Chambersburg$64,210
- Johnstown$61,640
- State College$61,190
- Erie$59,380
- Altoona$58,460
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $71,910 | $70,340 | $60,430 | $57,211 | 103 |
| Allentown | $70,890 | $73,390 | $61,510 | $56,525 | 100 |
| York | $68,610 | $66,540 | $60,770 | $54,991 | 96 |
| Reading | $67,430 | $65,620 | $62,950 | $54,197 | 97 |
| Scranton | $67,280 | $63,770 | $59,000 | $54,096 | 94 |
| Lancaster | $66,810 | $63,080 | $58,420 | $53,780 | 98 |
| Williamsport | $66,020 | $66,080 | $57,000 | $53,200 | 92 |
| Gettysburg | $65,970 | $63,490 | $59,660 | $53,162 | 95 |
| Pittsburgh | $65,510 | $62,560 | $58,750 | $52,806 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $65,200 | $62,470 | $59,770 | $52,567 | 99 |
| Lebanon | $64,980 | $60,500 | $54,310 | $52,397 | 93 |
| Chambersburg | $64,210 | $63,770 | $56,690 | $51,801 | 95 |
| Johnstown | $61,640 | $64,910 | $54,230 | $49,815 | 86 |
| State College | $61,190 | $59,160 | $51,160 | $49,468 | 97 |
| Erie | $59,380 | $59,620 | $48,240 | $48,069 | 91 |
| Altoona | $58,460 | $55,640 | $47,310 | $47,358 | 90 |
*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 49-9041.
- 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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