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Food Scientists and Technologists average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$98,920
- Harrisburg$92,170
- Lancaster$88,120
- Allentown$85,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $98,920 | $96,210 | $76,270 | $75,383 | 103 |
| Harrisburg | $92,170 | $92,690 | $80,980 | $70,842 | 99 |
| Lancaster | $88,120 | $86,320 | $70,840 | $68,117 | 98 |
| Allentown | $85,520 | $75,980 | $64,010 | $66,368 | 100 |
*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 19-1012.
- 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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