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Word Processors and Typists average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$48,450
- Reading$45,530
- Pittsburgh$43,000
- Allentown$41,850
- Scranton$37,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $48,450 | $47,250 | $39,980 | $39,622 | 103 |
| Reading | $45,530 | $46,540 | $41,200 | $37,366 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $43,000 | $40,550 | $39,690 | $35,410 | 95 |
| Allentown | $41,850 | $39,500 | $37,080 | $34,522 | 100 |
| Scranton | $37,270 | $37,710 | $31,880 | $30,982 | 94 |
*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 43-9022.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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