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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Allentown$34,970
- Chambersburg$34,900
- Philadelphia$34,650
- Williamsport$34,400
- York$33,810
- Pittsburgh$33,610
- Harrisburg$33,490
- Reading$33,240
- Lebanon$32,880
- Erie$32,600
- Scranton$32,460
- Lancaster$31,590
- State College$31,360
- Gettysburg$30,020
- Altoona$29,400
- Johnstown$28,160
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $34,970 | $34,370 | $30,550 | $29,205 | 100 |
| Chambersburg | $34,900 | $33,790 | $28,130 | $29,151 | 95 |
| Philadelphia | $34,650 | $33,300 | $31,060 | $28,958 | 103 |
| Williamsport | $34,400 | $36,170 | $29,950 | $28,764 | 92 |
| York | $33,810 | $33,500 | $28,790 | $28,308 | 96 |
| Pittsburgh | $33,610 | $34,630 | $29,400 | $28,154 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $33,490 | $33,380 | $29,380 | $28,061 | 99 |
| Reading | $33,240 | $30,810 | $28,230 | $27,868 | 97 |
| Lebanon | $32,880 | $33,040 | $28,820 | $27,590 | 93 |
| Erie | $32,600 | $32,300 | $27,780 | $27,373 | 91 |
| Scranton | $32,460 | $30,600 | $28,930 | $27,265 | 94 |
| Lancaster | $31,590 | $30,660 | $29,130 | $26,593 | 98 |
| State College | $31,360 | $33,540 | $28,160 | $26,415 | 97 |
| Gettysburg | $30,020 | $28,520 | $28,520 | $25,379 | 95 |
| Altoona | $29,400 | $27,860 | $26,160 | $24,900 | 90 |
| Johnstown | $28,160 | $28,760 | $26,590 | $23,935 | 86 |
*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 35-3041.
- 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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