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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Reading$51,810
- Allentown$49,310
- Lancaster$48,450
- Harrisburg$48,400
- Philadelphia$48,140
- York$46,640
- Pittsburgh$45,320
- Scranton$45,230
- Williamsport$45,150
- Gettysburg$44,010
- Erie$40,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | $51,810 | $54,470 | $47,510 | $42,219 | 97 |
| Allentown | $49,310 | $47,930 | $38,700 | $40,287 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $48,450 | $48,780 | $38,460 | $39,622 | 98 |
| Harrisburg | $48,400 | $46,960 | $37,330 | $39,584 | 99 |
| Philadelphia | $48,140 | $46,510 | $37,450 | $39,383 | 103 |
| York | $46,640 | $45,970 | $39,820 | $38,223 | 96 |
| Pittsburgh | $45,320 | $45,570 | $37,450 | $37,203 | 95 |
| Scranton | $45,230 | $45,020 | $36,830 | $37,134 | 94 |
| Williamsport | $45,150 | $45,270 | $34,650 | $37,072 | 92 |
| Gettysburg | $44,010 | $44,870 | $36,990 | $36,191 | 95 |
| Erie | $40,070 | $36,530 | $32,200 | $33,146 | 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 51-4072.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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