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Painters, Construction and Maintenance average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Chambersburg$57,990
- Philadelphia$57,810
- Allentown$53,890
- Harrisburg$53,730
- Pittsburgh$53,370
- York$52,190
- Reading$51,950
- Lancaster$51,810
- Scranton$50,770
- Lebanon$49,820
- Erie$48,310
- State College$48,090
- Altoona$47,970
- Johnstown$47,930
- Williamsport$47,530
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | $57,990 | $56,610 | $53,080 | $46,995 | 95 |
| Philadelphia | $57,810 | $57,410 | $48,270 | $46,856 | 103 |
| Allentown | $53,890 | $50,880 | $48,190 | $43,826 | 100 |
| Harrisburg | $53,730 | $53,800 | $47,290 | $43,703 | 99 |
| Pittsburgh | $53,370 | $49,490 | $48,010 | $43,424 | 95 |
| York | $52,190 | $54,010 | $47,520 | $42,512 | 96 |
| Reading | $51,950 | $50,380 | $46,650 | $42,327 | 97 |
| Lancaster | $51,810 | $49,430 | $48,200 | $42,219 | 98 |
| Scranton | $50,770 | $49,690 | $45,060 | $41,415 | 94 |
| Lebanon | $49,820 | $49,460 | $47,180 | $40,681 | 93 |
| Erie | $48,310 | $47,620 | $39,700 | $39,514 | 91 |
| State College | $48,090 | $46,570 | $44,600 | $39,344 | 97 |
| Altoona | $47,970 | $46,210 | $45,510 | $39,251 | 90 |
| Johnstown | $47,930 | $47,640 | $43,300 | $39,220 | 86 |
| Williamsport | $47,530 | $46,020 | $40,540 | $38,911 | 92 |
*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 47-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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