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Retail Salespersons average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$36,970
- Allentown$35,410
- Lebanon$35,370
- Reading$34,970
- Lancaster$34,360
- Pittsburgh$33,990
- Harrisburg$33,890
- Chambersburg$33,690
- Scranton$33,550
- York$33,460
- Williamsport$32,770
- Erie$32,110
- State College$32,100
- Altoona$31,920
- Johnstown$31,620
- Gettysburg$31,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $36,970 | $34,810 | $29,830 | $30,750 | 103 |
| Allentown | $35,410 | $32,310 | $28,600 | $29,545 | 100 |
| Lebanon | $35,370 | $32,960 | $28,460 | $29,514 | 93 |
| Reading | $34,970 | $33,010 | $28,200 | $29,205 | 97 |
| Lancaster | $34,360 | $30,280 | $27,760 | $28,733 | 98 |
| Pittsburgh | $33,990 | $30,840 | $27,710 | $28,447 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $33,890 | $30,500 | $27,690 | $28,370 | 99 |
| Chambersburg | $33,690 | $31,090 | $27,460 | $28,216 | 95 |
| Scranton | $33,550 | $30,020 | $27,260 | $28,107 | 94 |
| York | $33,460 | $30,480 | $27,880 | $28,038 | 96 |
| Williamsport | $32,770 | $30,430 | $26,850 | $27,505 | 92 |
| Erie | $32,110 | $28,610 | $26,310 | $26,995 | 91 |
| State College | $32,100 | $29,240 | $27,040 | $26,987 | 97 |
| Altoona | $31,920 | $28,370 | $25,460 | $26,848 | 90 |
| Johnstown | $31,620 | $27,960 | $25,430 | $26,616 | 86 |
| Gettysburg | $31,390 | $28,500 | $27,000 | $26,438 | 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 41-2031.
- 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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