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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$105,910
- Harrisburg$103,460
- Erie$95,490
- Scranton$90,360
- Pittsburgh$89,770
- Allentown$89,400
- Reading$89,160
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $105,910 | $95,260 | $75,220 | $80,086 | 103 |
| Harrisburg | $103,460 | $100,740 | $77,390 | $78,438 | 99 |
| Erie | $95,490 | $95,750 | $76,020 | $73,076 | 91 |
| Scranton | $90,360 | $78,790 | $75,310 | $69,624 | 94 |
| Pittsburgh | $89,770 | $78,360 | $65,240 | $69,227 | 95 |
| Allentown | $89,400 | $80,380 | $65,280 | $68,978 | 100 |
| Reading | $89,160 | $78,220 | $64,240 | $68,817 | 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.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 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 25-1042.
- 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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