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Maintenance Workers, Machinery average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$76,690
- Harrisburg$73,960
- Allentown$67,850
- Pittsburgh$67,360
- York$61,790
- Reading$59,290
- Scranton$56,560
- Lancaster$54,590
- Erie$47,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $76,690 | $63,770 | $52,720 | $60,427 | 103 |
| Harrisburg | $73,960 | $59,130 | $57,080 | $58,590 | 99 |
| Allentown | $67,850 | $62,140 | $54,720 | $54,479 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | $67,360 | $60,920 | $56,650 | $54,150 | 95 |
| York | $61,790 | $57,310 | $50,350 | $49,931 | 96 |
| Reading | $59,290 | $57,580 | $56,440 | $47,999 | 97 |
| Scranton | $56,560 | $53,710 | $45,040 | $45,890 | 94 |
| Lancaster | $54,590 | $55,380 | $45,130 | $44,367 | 98 |
| Erie | $47,050 | $43,510 | $38,790 | $38,540 | 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 49-9043.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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