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Operations Research Analysts average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- York$113,010
- Philadelphia$102,750
- Allentown$91,800
- Lancaster$90,010
- Pittsburgh$87,370
- Harrisburg$86,850
- Scranton$65,410
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | $113,010 | $117,740 | $80,480 | $84,863 | 96 |
| Philadelphia | $102,750 | $100,460 | $77,860 | $77,960 | 103 |
| Allentown | $91,800 | $83,820 | $70,970 | $70,593 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $90,010 | $79,890 | $57,370 | $69,389 | 98 |
| Pittsburgh | $87,370 | $82,560 | $60,510 | $67,613 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $86,850 | $80,870 | $70,450 | $67,263 | 99 |
| Scranton | $65,410 | $59,470 | $52,010 | $52,729 | 94 |
*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 15-2031.
- 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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