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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Chambersburg$45,730
- Philadelphia$44,030
- Reading$43,490
- York$43,090
- Harrisburg$40,810
- Lancaster$39,540
- Allentown$39,270
- Scranton$39,230
- Williamsport$38,700
- Erie$38,340
- Pittsburgh$37,620
- Altoona$34,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | $45,730 | $46,950 | $39,100 | $37,520 | 95 |
| Philadelphia | $44,030 | $42,630 | $36,890 | $36,206 | 103 |
| Reading | $43,490 | $44,800 | $36,380 | $35,789 | 97 |
| York | $43,090 | $44,340 | $38,550 | $35,480 | 96 |
| Harrisburg | $40,810 | $44,530 | $34,200 | $33,718 | 99 |
| Lancaster | $39,540 | $38,720 | $33,900 | $32,737 | 98 |
| Allentown | $39,270 | $38,470 | $32,460 | $32,528 | 100 |
| Scranton | $39,230 | $38,050 | $31,360 | $32,497 | 94 |
| Williamsport | $38,700 | $38,380 | $33,900 | $32,087 | 92 |
| Erie | $38,340 | $39,040 | $35,280 | $31,809 | 91 |
| Pittsburgh | $37,620 | $37,540 | $28,880 | $31,253 | 95 |
| Altoona | $34,450 | $31,820 | $23,870 | $28,803 | 90 |
*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.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in other states
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by city and state
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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 49-9098.
- 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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