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Massage Therapists average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- State College$79,500
- Philadelphia$65,530
- Pittsburgh$64,550
- York$63,300
- Lancaster$60,930
- Reading$60,800
- Erie$60,500
- Scranton$60,480
- Altoona$59,000
- Harrisburg$58,460
- Allentown$55,880
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College | $79,500 | $82,490 | $44,290 | $62,318 | 97 |
| Philadelphia | $65,530 | $59,560 | $47,500 | $52,822 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $64,550 | $59,290 | $47,280 | $52,064 | 95 |
| York | $63,300 | $59,540 | $45,040 | $51,098 | 96 |
| Lancaster | $60,930 | $59,000 | $44,980 | $49,267 | 98 |
| Reading | $60,800 | $50,430 | $39,510 | $49,166 | 97 |
| Erie | $60,500 | $58,600 | $45,720 | $48,934 | 91 |
| Scranton | $60,480 | $58,380 | $44,550 | $48,919 | 94 |
| Altoona | $59,000 | $50,480 | $36,970 | $47,775 | 90 |
| Harrisburg | $58,460 | $48,190 | $47,530 | $47,358 | 99 |
| Allentown | $55,880 | $49,940 | $34,310 | $45,364 | 100 |
*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 31-9011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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