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Clergy average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$63,380
- Lancaster$60,810
- Reading$58,770
- Allentown$57,000
- Pittsburgh$56,280
- Harrisburg$56,110
- Lebanon$55,480
- Scranton$53,150
- Altoona$53,040
- York$50,500
- Erie$47,660
- Johnstown$45,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $63,380 | $63,430 | $46,590 | $51,160 | 103 |
| Lancaster | $60,810 | $59,530 | $47,660 | $49,174 | 98 |
| Reading | $58,770 | $58,950 | $46,250 | $47,597 | 97 |
| Allentown | $57,000 | $59,510 | $45,650 | $46,230 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | $56,280 | $57,720 | $39,880 | $45,673 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $56,110 | $59,650 | $39,900 | $45,542 | 99 |
| Lebanon | $55,480 | $50,560 | $31,840 | $45,055 | 93 |
| Scranton | $53,150 | $51,670 | $37,790 | $43,254 | 94 |
| Altoona | $53,040 | $50,830 | $45,550 | $43,169 | 90 |
| York | $50,500 | $50,200 | $30,060 | $41,206 | 96 |
| Erie | $47,660 | $44,040 | $36,510 | $39,012 | 91 |
| Johnstown | $45,390 | $41,760 | $30,280 | $37,257 | 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.
Clergy 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 21-2011.
- 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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