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Butchers and Meat Cutters average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Allentown$45,290
- Philadelphia$44,020
- Harrisburg$42,470
- Pittsburgh$42,050
- York$41,860
- Scranton$41,260
- Reading$40,850
- Lancaster$40,690
- State College$39,280
- Erie$39,150
- Altoona$38,930
- Lebanon$38,370
- Johnstown$35,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $45,290 | $44,980 | $35,840 | $37,180 | 100 |
| Philadelphia | $44,020 | $40,810 | $34,970 | $36,199 | 103 |
| Harrisburg | $42,470 | $39,770 | $34,910 | $35,001 | 99 |
| Pittsburgh | $42,050 | $41,720 | $36,200 | $34,676 | 95 |
| York | $41,860 | $38,340 | $33,990 | $34,529 | 96 |
| Scranton | $41,260 | $38,450 | $33,320 | $34,066 | 94 |
| Reading | $40,850 | $36,920 | $33,860 | $33,749 | 97 |
| Lancaster | $40,690 | $36,660 | $32,500 | $33,625 | 98 |
| State College | $39,280 | $39,030 | $33,890 | $32,536 | 97 |
| Erie | $39,150 | $39,710 | $30,190 | $32,435 | 91 |
| Altoona | $38,930 | $36,610 | $29,850 | $32,265 | 90 |
| Lebanon | $38,370 | $36,490 | $36,450 | $31,832 | 93 |
| Johnstown | $35,210 | $35,560 | $29,090 | $29,390 | 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 51-3021.
- 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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