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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$67,690
- Pittsburgh$62,790
- Lancaster$58,910
- Scranton$58,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $67,690 | $64,360 | $52,020 | $54,372 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $62,790 | $57,040 | $50,880 | $50,704 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $58,910 | $57,870 | $52,170 | $47,706 | 98 |
| Scranton | $58,050 | $58,390 | $49,450 | $47,041 | 94 |
*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.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 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 47-5023.
- 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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