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Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$70,110
- Reading$67,740
- Allentown$67,100
- Chambersburg$66,300
- Harrisburg$63,160
- Williamsport$62,840
- York$62,460
- Lancaster$62,290
- Lebanon$61,830
- Scranton$61,700
- Altoona$61,390
- Erie$58,940
- Pittsburgh$58,730
- State College$58,100
- Johnstown$56,940
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $70,110 | $71,540 | $62,460 | $56,000 | 103 |
| Reading | $67,740 | $69,530 | $59,730 | $54,405 | 97 |
| Allentown | $67,100 | $65,510 | $60,550 | $53,975 | 100 |
| Chambersburg | $66,300 | $67,190 | $58,730 | $53,417 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $63,160 | $62,330 | $53,040 | $50,990 | 99 |
| Williamsport | $62,840 | $60,480 | $58,130 | $50,743 | 92 |
| York | $62,460 | $62,400 | $51,640 | $50,449 | 96 |
| Lancaster | $62,290 | $61,950 | $52,680 | $50,318 | 98 |
| Lebanon | $61,830 | $60,180 | $51,350 | $49,962 | 93 |
| Scranton | $61,700 | $60,520 | $57,800 | $49,862 | 94 |
| Altoona | $61,390 | $61,670 | $56,680 | $49,622 | 90 |
| Erie | $58,940 | $59,120 | $53,540 | $47,729 | 91 |
| Pittsburgh | $58,730 | $56,020 | $50,500 | $47,567 | 95 |
| State College | $58,100 | $58,780 | $51,740 | $47,080 | 97 |
| Johnstown | $56,940 | $58,080 | $53,790 | $46,183 | 86 |
*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 31-2021.
- 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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