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Lawyers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$186,600
- Pittsburgh$159,760
- Reading$148,690
- Harrisburg$146,670
- Allentown$146,010
- Erie$144,230
- Lancaster$142,810
- York$141,560
- Chambersburg$132,070
- State College$129,530
- Gettysburg$125,870
- Williamsport$123,410
- Lebanon$119,100
- Johnstown$117,280
- Scranton$116,000
- Altoona$110,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $186,600 | $170,660 | $119,970 | $133,209 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $159,760 | $133,040 | $84,610 | $115,557 | 95 |
| Reading | $148,690 | $125,830 | $83,700 | $108,331 | 97 |
| Harrisburg | $146,670 | $131,440 | $96,620 | $107,012 | 99 |
| Allentown | $146,010 | $126,160 | $82,140 | $106,581 | 100 |
| Erie | $144,230 | $128,130 | $81,860 | $105,419 | 91 |
| Lancaster | $142,810 | $125,510 | $83,080 | $104,492 | 98 |
| York | $141,560 | $126,350 | $86,840 | $103,676 | 96 |
| Chambersburg | $132,070 | $100,680 | $80,360 | $97,481 | 95 |
| State College | $129,530 | $107,850 | $81,310 | $95,823 | 97 |
| Gettysburg | $125,870 | $101,030 | $80,110 | $93,434 | 95 |
| Williamsport | $123,410 | $101,990 | $79,400 | $91,828 | 92 |
| Lebanon | $119,100 | $102,460 | $70,450 | $88,960 | 93 |
| Johnstown | $117,280 | $93,710 | $75,500 | $87,736 | 86 |
| Scranton | $116,000 | $100,420 | $53,430 | $86,875 | 94 |
| Altoona | $110,170 | $83,390 | $76,900 | $82,952 | 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.
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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 23-1011.
- 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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