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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$60,650
- Pittsburgh$57,520
- Allentown$56,650
- Chambersburg$56,580
- Harrisburg$56,470
- York$56,170
- Lancaster$56,020
- Reading$54,910
- Erie$54,860
- Scranton$54,100
- Gettysburg$53,440
- Lebanon$53,300
- Williamsport$52,920
- Altoona$52,880
- State College$50,810
- Johnstown$47,730
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $60,650 | $58,380 | $49,700 | $49,050 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $57,520 | $53,610 | $47,480 | $46,631 | 95 |
| Allentown | $56,650 | $54,790 | $48,530 | $45,959 | 100 |
| Chambersburg | $56,580 | $53,340 | $48,060 | $45,905 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $56,470 | $52,330 | $46,840 | $45,820 | 99 |
| York | $56,170 | $55,070 | $47,640 | $45,588 | 96 |
| Lancaster | $56,020 | $54,370 | $47,860 | $45,472 | 98 |
| Reading | $54,910 | $54,840 | $48,790 | $44,614 | 97 |
| Erie | $54,860 | $49,180 | $45,950 | $44,576 | 91 |
| Scranton | $54,100 | $49,090 | $46,210 | $43,988 | 94 |
| Gettysburg | $53,440 | $49,010 | $45,800 | $43,478 | 95 |
| Lebanon | $53,300 | $50,920 | $46,570 | $43,370 | 93 |
| Williamsport | $52,920 | $48,130 | $46,640 | $43,077 | 92 |
| Altoona | $52,880 | $51,540 | $46,590 | $43,046 | 90 |
| State College | $50,810 | $51,030 | $43,850 | $41,446 | 97 |
| Johnstown | $47,730 | $46,780 | $39,800 | $39,066 | 86 |
*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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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by city and state
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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 51-4121.
- 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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