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Computer Occupations, All Other average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$122,460
- York$121,280
- Chambersburg$116,120
- Gettysburg$112,760
- Pittsburgh$107,970
- Allentown$104,640
- Reading$100,360
- Erie$100,040
- Harrisburg$99,550
- Altoona$98,650
- Lebanon$98,630
- State College$97,070
- Scranton$96,310
- Johnstown$93,130
- Williamsport$91,800
- Lancaster$89,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $122,460 | $121,990 | $85,000 | $91,208 | 103 |
| York | $121,280 | $125,050 | $101,400 | $90,427 | 96 |
| Chambersburg | $116,120 | $116,030 | $88,510 | $86,956 | 95 |
| Gettysburg | $112,760 | $109,970 | $87,400 | $84,695 | 95 |
| Pittsburgh | $107,970 | $103,420 | $76,320 | $81,472 | 95 |
| Allentown | $104,640 | $99,610 | $69,850 | $79,232 | 100 |
| Reading | $100,360 | $102,370 | $70,970 | $76,352 | 97 |
| Erie | $100,040 | $104,800 | $65,020 | $76,137 | 91 |
| Harrisburg | $99,550 | $100,110 | $76,760 | $75,807 | 99 |
| Altoona | $98,650 | $98,060 | $71,970 | $75,202 | 90 |
| Lebanon | $98,630 | $96,110 | $75,420 | $75,188 | 93 |
| State College | $97,070 | $97,920 | $70,490 | $74,139 | 97 |
| Scranton | $96,310 | $93,830 | $66,110 | $73,627 | 94 |
| Johnstown | $93,130 | $88,980 | $67,210 | $71,488 | 86 |
| Williamsport | $91,800 | $87,860 | $64,500 | $70,593 | 92 |
| Lancaster | $89,140 | $81,750 | $61,120 | $68,803 | 98 |
*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 15-1299.
- 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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