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Editors average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$81,610
- Allentown$80,260
- Pittsburgh$71,250
- Harrisburg$70,200
- Lancaster$68,550
- Scranton$66,980
- Erie$65,400
- Reading$65,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $81,610 | $74,530 | $55,350 | $63,737 | 103 |
| Allentown | $80,260 | $75,240 | $51,120 | $62,829 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | $71,250 | $62,710 | $46,200 | $56,767 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $70,200 | $62,930 | $46,620 | $56,061 | 99 |
| Lancaster | $68,550 | $62,720 | $50,040 | $54,950 | 98 |
| Scranton | $66,980 | $60,110 | $44,390 | $53,894 | 94 |
| Erie | $65,400 | $58,240 | $38,280 | $52,721 | 91 |
| Reading | $65,240 | $65,130 | $34,880 | $52,597 | 97 |
*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 27-3041.
- 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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