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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$56,720
- Chambersburg$55,080
- Pittsburgh$53,240
- Reading$52,030
- Allentown$51,730
- York$51,570
- Lancaster$50,710
- Johnstown$49,440
- Harrisburg$49,300
- Scranton$49,220
- Lebanon$49,030
- Gettysburg$47,590
- Altoona$46,140
- Williamsport$45,910
- State College$45,500
- Erie$45,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $56,720 | $51,990 | $44,120 | $46,013 | 103 |
| Chambersburg | $55,080 | $51,430 | $45,580 | $44,746 | 95 |
| Pittsburgh | $53,240 | $49,090 | $40,040 | $43,324 | 95 |
| Reading | $52,030 | $49,170 | $41,880 | $42,389 | 97 |
| Allentown | $51,730 | $48,420 | $40,560 | $42,157 | 100 |
| York | $51,570 | $48,790 | $43,580 | $42,033 | 96 |
| Lancaster | $50,710 | $47,220 | $38,800 | $41,369 | 98 |
| Johnstown | $49,440 | $50,890 | $41,960 | $40,387 | 86 |
| Harrisburg | $49,300 | $47,270 | $38,830 | $40,279 | 99 |
| Scranton | $49,220 | $46,460 | $38,740 | $40,217 | 94 |
| Lebanon | $49,030 | $46,240 | $38,710 | $40,070 | 93 |
| Gettysburg | $47,590 | $45,780 | $40,080 | $38,958 | 95 |
| Altoona | $46,140 | $44,380 | $36,430 | $37,837 | 90 |
| Williamsport | $45,910 | $43,020 | $34,970 | $37,659 | 92 |
| State College | $45,500 | $44,860 | $38,010 | $37,342 | 97 |
| Erie | $45,150 | $42,480 | $36,110 | $37,072 | 91 |
*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 51-9061.
- 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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