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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$103,050
- Harrisburg$98,140
- Erie$96,490
- Scranton$96,220
- Pittsburgh$93,080
- Allentown$92,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $103,050 | $99,230 | $76,170 | $78,162 | 103 |
| Harrisburg | $98,140 | $95,780 | $72,690 | $74,859 | 99 |
| Erie | $96,490 | $101,330 | $73,640 | $73,748 | 91 |
| Scranton | $96,220 | $93,950 | $79,090 | $73,567 | 94 |
| Pittsburgh | $93,080 | $83,150 | $64,910 | $71,454 | 95 |
| Allentown | $92,430 | $97,900 | $76,880 | $71,017 | 100 |
*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.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
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 25-1052.
- 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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