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Crane and Tower Operators average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Reading$82,170
- Philadelphia$78,380
- Scranton$70,000
- Lancaster$68,850
- Pittsburgh$65,140
- Allentown$63,720
- York$61,500
- Harrisburg$61,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | $82,170 | $98,860 | $61,610 | $64,114 | 97 |
| Philadelphia | $78,380 | $72,010 | $60,160 | $61,564 | 103 |
| Scranton | $70,000 | $71,770 | $56,610 | $55,926 | 94 |
| Lancaster | $68,850 | $72,150 | $58,370 | $55,152 | 98 |
| Pittsburgh | $65,140 | $61,510 | $49,250 | $52,520 | 95 |
| Allentown | $63,720 | $63,190 | $47,350 | $51,423 | 100 |
| York | $61,500 | $63,680 | $50,600 | $49,707 | 96 |
| Harrisburg | $61,370 | $51,450 | $51,450 | $49,607 | 99 |
*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 53-7021.
- 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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