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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$104,010
- York$101,350
- Reading$99,000
- Lancaster$98,340
- Erie$95,930
- Allentown$95,050
- State College$94,870
- Pittsburgh$92,720
- Harrisburg$91,620
- Scranton$89,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $104,010 | $98,140 | $74,570 | $78,808 | 103 |
| York | $101,350 | $96,250 | $75,630 | $77,018 | 96 |
| Reading | $99,000 | $97,330 | $76,830 | $75,437 | 97 |
| Lancaster | $98,340 | $91,340 | $68,880 | $74,993 | 98 |
| Erie | $95,930 | $81,270 | $73,170 | $73,372 | 91 |
| Allentown | $95,050 | $84,370 | $69,170 | $72,780 | 100 |
| State College | $94,870 | $93,820 | $75,960 | $72,659 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $92,720 | $83,460 | $73,730 | $71,212 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $91,620 | $81,940 | $67,030 | $70,472 | 99 |
| Scranton | $89,690 | $80,870 | $71,620 | $69,173 | 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.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by city and state
More about pay in Pennsylvania
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 17-1011.
- 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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