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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$52,890
- Allentown$52,020
- Williamsport$50,760
- Harrisburg$48,170
- State College$47,400
- Reading$46,960
- Pittsburgh$46,630
- Lancaster$45,990
- Chambersburg$45,340
- York$45,220
- Scranton$44,200
- Erie$43,260
- Altoona$41,100
- Johnstown$40,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $52,890 | $51,960 | $47,210 | $43,053 | 103 |
| Allentown | $52,020 | $49,770 | $46,950 | $42,381 | 100 |
| Williamsport | $50,760 | $46,420 | $43,360 | $41,407 | 92 |
| Harrisburg | $48,170 | $48,150 | $39,210 | $39,406 | 99 |
| State College | $47,400 | $45,660 | $34,120 | $38,811 | 97 |
| Reading | $46,960 | $47,330 | $42,340 | $38,471 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $46,630 | $46,840 | $38,000 | $38,216 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $45,990 | $46,590 | $40,240 | $37,721 | 98 |
| Chambersburg | $45,340 | $44,000 | $37,250 | $37,219 | 95 |
| York | $45,220 | $47,060 | $38,040 | $37,126 | 96 |
| Scranton | $44,200 | $45,010 | $35,150 | $36,338 | 94 |
| Erie | $43,260 | $43,050 | $35,700 | $35,611 | 91 |
| Altoona | $41,100 | $40,750 | $31,530 | $33,942 | 90 |
| Johnstown | $40,820 | $39,460 | $35,470 | $33,726 | 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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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 53-3051.
- 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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