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Cashiers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$32,970
- Allentown$30,760
- Reading$29,880
- Pittsburgh$29,840
- Harrisburg$29,810
- York$29,710
- Lebanon$29,580
- Lancaster$29,500
- Chambersburg$29,170
- State College$28,610
- Scranton$28,500
- Gettysburg$28,200
- Erie$27,980
- Altoona$27,470
- Williamsport$27,190
- Johnstown$26,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $32,970 | $33,050 | $29,400 | $27,659 | 103 |
| Allentown | $30,760 | $30,560 | $26,870 | $25,951 | 100 |
| Reading | $29,880 | $29,260 | $26,370 | $25,271 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $29,840 | $29,470 | $23,810 | $25,240 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $29,810 | $29,330 | $26,710 | $25,217 | 99 |
| York | $29,710 | $29,360 | $26,660 | $25,140 | 96 |
| Lebanon | $29,580 | $29,050 | $26,750 | $25,039 | 93 |
| Lancaster | $29,500 | $28,680 | $26,380 | $24,978 | 98 |
| Chambersburg | $29,170 | $29,550 | $26,310 | $24,723 | 95 |
| State College | $28,610 | $28,090 | $24,060 | $24,290 | 97 |
| Scranton | $28,500 | $28,380 | $24,350 | $24,205 | 94 |
| Gettysburg | $28,200 | $28,500 | $24,720 | $23,967 | 95 |
| Erie | $27,980 | $28,340 | $23,590 | $23,793 | 91 |
| Altoona | $27,470 | $27,830 | $22,920 | $23,388 | 90 |
| Williamsport | $27,190 | $27,190 | $23,360 | $23,166 | 92 |
| Johnstown | $26,700 | $27,430 | $21,950 | $22,778 | 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 41-2011.
- 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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