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Paramedics average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$73,370
- Allentown$65,300
- Pittsburgh$61,820
- Reading$60,980
- Lancaster$60,450
- Harrisburg$58,640
- Scranton$57,100
- York$56,970
- Williamsport$53,090
- Erie$52,330
- Johnstown$48,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $73,370 | $68,640 | $60,200 | $58,193 | 103 |
| Allentown | $65,300 | $64,730 | $57,650 | $52,644 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | $61,820 | $61,900 | $56,030 | $49,954 | 95 |
| Reading | $60,980 | $60,050 | $51,840 | $49,305 | 97 |
| Lancaster | $60,450 | $59,990 | $56,280 | $48,896 | 98 |
| Harrisburg | $58,640 | $60,390 | $50,220 | $47,497 | 99 |
| Scranton | $57,100 | $57,720 | $49,590 | $46,307 | 94 |
| York | $56,970 | $59,710 | $49,620 | $46,206 | 96 |
| Williamsport | $53,090 | $49,610 | $48,120 | $43,208 | 92 |
| Erie | $52,330 | $53,820 | $47,240 | $42,621 | 91 |
| Johnstown | $48,050 | $47,850 | $44,080 | $39,313 | 86 |
*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 29-2043.
- 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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