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Photographers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$52,490
- Pittsburgh$52,190
- York$50,010
- Scranton$49,000
- Reading$45,380
- Lancaster$43,830
- Harrisburg$43,610
- Allentown$43,070
- Chambersburg$37,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $52,490 | $43,750 | $35,590 | $42,744 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $52,190 | $42,530 | $33,080 | $42,512 | 95 |
| York | $50,010 | $40,240 | $33,340 | $40,828 | 96 |
| Scranton | $49,000 | $43,060 | $33,820 | $40,047 | 94 |
| Reading | $45,380 | $42,430 | $33,180 | $37,250 | 97 |
| Lancaster | $43,830 | $37,600 | $35,890 | $36,052 | 98 |
| Harrisburg | $43,610 | $35,380 | $32,280 | $35,882 | 99 |
| Allentown | $43,070 | $35,400 | $35,000 | $35,464 | 100 |
| Chambersburg | $37,270 | $26,640 | $26,640 | $30,982 | 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 27-4021.
- 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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