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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh$89,190
- Erie$83,750
- Scranton$83,410
- Harrisburg$82,050
- Reading$79,130
- Lancaster$77,260
- Allentown$71,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $89,190 | $59,060 | $32,970 | $68,837 | 95 |
| Erie | $83,750 | $75,910 | $56,830 | $65,177 | 91 |
| Scranton | $83,410 | $80,980 | $65,630 | $64,948 | 94 |
| Harrisburg | $82,050 | $78,320 | $53,850 | $64,033 | 99 |
| Reading | $79,130 | $61,500 | $59,410 | $62,069 | 97 |
| Lancaster | $77,260 | $73,250 | $46,500 | $60,811 | 98 |
| Allentown | $71,220 | $62,050 | $47,040 | $56,747 | 100 |
*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 25-1199.
- 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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