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Interpreters and Translators average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Lancaster$70,670
- York$70,280
- Reading$68,850
- Philadelphia$66,770
- Pittsburgh$65,000
- Allentown$64,360
- Harrisburg$56,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $70,670 | $78,890 | $54,060 | $56,377 | 98 |
| York | $70,280 | $64,330 | $55,600 | $56,114 | 96 |
| Reading | $68,850 | $62,590 | $51,060 | $55,152 | 97 |
| Philadelphia | $66,770 | $57,940 | $46,440 | $53,753 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $65,000 | $62,730 | $39,380 | $52,412 | 95 |
| Allentown | $64,360 | $55,480 | $44,530 | $51,917 | 100 |
| Harrisburg | $56,430 | $54,390 | $40,910 | $45,789 | 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.
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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 27-3091.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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