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Machinists average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$62,130
- Reading$57,860
- Allentown$57,110
- York$57,100
- Harrisburg$56,640
- Erie$56,230
- Williamsport$56,150
- Pittsburgh$55,870
- Lancaster$55,720
- Lebanon$54,980
- State College$53,470
- Scranton$52,960
- Johnstown$52,910
- Chambersburg$51,950
- Altoona$51,830
- Gettysburg$48,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $62,130 | $61,280 | $49,270 | $50,194 | 103 |
| Reading | $57,860 | $59,550 | $49,420 | $46,894 | 97 |
| Allentown | $57,110 | $59,330 | $48,140 | $46,315 | 100 |
| York | $57,100 | $53,290 | $48,170 | $46,307 | 96 |
| Harrisburg | $56,640 | $56,070 | $48,120 | $45,951 | 99 |
| Erie | $56,230 | $55,120 | $46,620 | $45,635 | 91 |
| Williamsport | $56,150 | $58,250 | $48,590 | $45,573 | 92 |
| Pittsburgh | $55,870 | $55,880 | $47,330 | $45,356 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $55,720 | $56,700 | $47,490 | $45,240 | 98 |
| Lebanon | $54,980 | $52,620 | $48,710 | $44,669 | 93 |
| State College | $53,470 | $50,900 | $46,230 | $43,502 | 97 |
| Scranton | $52,960 | $49,850 | $44,620 | $43,107 | 94 |
| Johnstown | $52,910 | $54,910 | $45,640 | $43,069 | 86 |
| Chambersburg | $51,950 | $48,400 | $39,700 | $42,327 | 95 |
| Altoona | $51,830 | $52,660 | $42,950 | $42,234 | 90 |
| Gettysburg | $48,150 | $46,570 | $39,560 | $39,390 | 95 |
*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 51-4041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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