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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$122,780
- Allentown$102,630
- Harrisburg$98,430
- Reading$94,920
- York$91,760
- Lancaster$86,900
- Scranton$84,710
- Erie$74,880
- Altoona$72,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $122,780 | $102,950 | $81,200 | $91,417 | 103 |
| Allentown | $102,630 | $80,280 | $64,790 | $77,879 | 100 |
| Harrisburg | $98,430 | $81,260 | $65,270 | $75,054 | 99 |
| Reading | $94,920 | $87,280 | $70,790 | $72,692 | 97 |
| York | $91,760 | $80,450 | $64,930 | $70,566 | 96 |
| Lancaster | $86,900 | $81,520 | $65,390 | $67,296 | 98 |
| Scranton | $84,710 | $79,910 | $76,020 | $65,823 | 94 |
| Erie | $74,880 | $62,580 | $62,070 | $59,209 | 91 |
| Altoona | $72,130 | $75,130 | $61,090 | $57,359 | 90 |
*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 19-1042.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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