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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Harrisburg$76,810
- Philadelphia$73,330
- Lebanon$67,990
- State College$64,500
- York$62,200
- Reading$61,090
- Allentown$61,050
- Williamsport$60,510
- Pittsburgh$60,450
- Erie$58,300
- Scranton$57,430
- Altoona$56,720
- Lancaster$55,610
- Johnstown$53,780
- Gettysburg$51,930
- Chambersburg$51,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | $76,810 | $70,510 | $52,040 | $60,508 | 99 |
| Philadelphia | $73,330 | $64,550 | $52,300 | $58,166 | 103 |
| Lebanon | $67,990 | $62,720 | $47,560 | $54,574 | 93 |
| State College | $64,500 | $63,580 | $49,390 | $52,026 | 97 |
| York | $62,200 | $55,660 | $46,440 | $50,248 | 96 |
| Reading | $61,090 | $51,180 | $47,800 | $49,390 | 97 |
| Allentown | $61,050 | $52,500 | $46,410 | $49,359 | 100 |
| Williamsport | $60,510 | $55,660 | $48,690 | $48,942 | 92 |
| Pittsburgh | $60,450 | $55,910 | $41,470 | $48,896 | 95 |
| Erie | $58,300 | $53,060 | $44,970 | $47,234 | 91 |
| Scranton | $57,430 | $51,730 | $41,570 | $46,562 | 94 |
| Altoona | $56,720 | $54,860 | $39,420 | $46,013 | 90 |
| Lancaster | $55,610 | $51,230 | $41,990 | $45,155 | 98 |
| Johnstown | $53,780 | $49,350 | $38,230 | $43,741 | 86 |
| Gettysburg | $51,930 | $49,240 | $41,560 | $42,312 | 95 |
| Chambersburg | $51,310 | $49,020 | $34,560 | $41,832 | 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.
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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 27-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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