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Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Allentown$125,050
- Philadelphia$110,090
- Harrisburg$109,910
- Pittsburgh$102,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $125,050 | $101,070 | $97,140 | $92,899 | 100 |
| Philadelphia | $110,090 | $104,120 | $79,940 | $82,899 | 103 |
| Harrisburg | $109,910 | $105,200 | $75,040 | $82,777 | 99 |
| Pittsburgh | $102,700 | $95,210 | $74,870 | $77,927 | 95 |
*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.
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Pennsylvania
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 25-1065.
- 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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