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Civil Engineers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$105,810
- Reading$103,700
- Pittsburgh$102,710
- Allentown$102,460
- Erie$98,780
- Lancaster$98,580
- Scranton$98,480
- Harrisburg$98,380
- York$97,820
- State College$97,430
- Chambersburg$96,850
- Altoona$95,060
- Williamsport$93,590
- Johnstown$90,060
- Lebanon$88,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $105,810 | $99,410 | $81,430 | $80,019 | 103 |
| Reading | $103,700 | $98,890 | $78,050 | $78,599 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $102,710 | $100,680 | $77,640 | $77,933 | 95 |
| Allentown | $102,460 | $98,760 | $78,660 | $77,765 | 100 |
| Erie | $98,780 | $79,370 | $75,320 | $75,289 | 91 |
| Lancaster | $98,580 | $97,780 | $78,250 | $75,155 | 98 |
| Scranton | $98,480 | $95,730 | $77,200 | $75,087 | 94 |
| Harrisburg | $98,380 | $93,830 | $77,040 | $75,020 | 99 |
| York | $97,820 | $95,040 | $78,190 | $74,643 | 96 |
| State College | $97,430 | $96,110 | $75,590 | $74,381 | 97 |
| Chambersburg | $96,850 | $92,580 | $75,910 | $73,991 | 95 |
| Altoona | $95,060 | $93,680 | $76,950 | $72,786 | 90 |
| Williamsport | $93,590 | $91,770 | $75,320 | $71,797 | 92 |
| Johnstown | $90,060 | $77,550 | $73,670 | $69,422 | 86 |
| Lebanon | $88,200 | $80,550 | $68,880 | $68,171 | 93 |
*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 17-2051.
- 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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