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Health Education Specialists average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Harrisburg$85,780
- Lancaster$84,970
- Allentown$82,640
- Philadelphia$81,280
- Reading$79,400
- Scranton$75,270
- York$74,530
- Erie$73,680
- Pittsburgh$72,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | $85,780 | $84,070 | $73,670 | $66,543 | 99 |
| Lancaster | $84,970 | $87,190 | $62,700 | $65,998 | 98 |
| Allentown | $82,640 | $80,820 | $56,370 | $64,430 | 100 |
| Philadelphia | $81,280 | $75,220 | $55,890 | $63,515 | 103 |
| Reading | $79,400 | $74,640 | $48,080 | $62,250 | 97 |
| Scranton | $75,270 | $71,860 | $46,230 | $59,472 | 94 |
| York | $74,530 | $77,610 | $48,900 | $58,974 | 96 |
| Erie | $73,680 | $67,600 | $50,390 | $58,402 | 91 |
| Pittsburgh | $72,920 | $75,480 | $47,430 | $57,891 | 95 |
*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 21-1091.
- 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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