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Foundry Mold and Coremakers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$58,820
- Pittsburgh$48,600
- Erie$47,390
- Reading$46,590
- Allentown$45,520
- York$44,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $58,820 | $54,080 | $48,110 | $47,636 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $48,600 | $47,550 | $44,120 | $39,738 | 95 |
| Erie | $47,390 | $46,290 | $35,200 | $38,803 | 91 |
| Reading | $46,590 | $46,260 | $36,510 | $38,185 | 97 |
| Allentown | $45,520 | $43,440 | $43,440 | $37,358 | 100 |
| York | $44,170 | $46,660 | $38,950 | $36,315 | 96 |
*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.
Foundry Mold and Coremakers salary in other states
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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 51-4071.
- 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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