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Structural Iron and Steel Workers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$92,840
- Allentown$91,160
- Pittsburgh$81,060
- Scranton$77,650
- Lancaster$74,640
- Reading$70,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $92,840 | $103,330 | $66,390 | $71,293 | 103 |
| Allentown | $91,160 | $83,630 | $83,630 | $70,162 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | $81,060 | $82,860 | $66,640 | $63,367 | 95 |
| Scranton | $77,650 | $80,540 | $75,980 | $61,073 | 94 |
| Lancaster | $74,640 | $74,950 | $54,960 | $59,048 | 98 |
| Reading | $70,000 | $67,550 | $55,770 | $55,926 | 97 |
*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 47-2221.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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