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Production Workers, All Other average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Chambersburg$53,310
- State College$49,870
- Gettysburg$49,070
- Philadelphia$46,270
- Allentown$46,090
- Lebanon$45,750
- Pittsburgh$45,130
- Lancaster$44,800
- York$44,120
- Williamsport$44,030
- Harrisburg$41,210
- Scranton$40,980
- Erie$38,600
- Johnstown$33,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | $53,310 | $56,170 | $44,500 | $43,378 | 95 |
| State College | $49,870 | $46,750 | $38,650 | $40,720 | 97 |
| Gettysburg | $49,070 | $49,170 | $42,920 | $40,101 | 95 |
| Philadelphia | $46,270 | $42,760 | $39,640 | $37,937 | 103 |
| Allentown | $46,090 | $43,890 | $38,090 | $37,798 | 100 |
| Lebanon | $45,750 | $39,130 | $37,060 | $37,536 | 93 |
| Pittsburgh | $45,130 | $40,490 | $36,630 | $37,056 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $44,800 | $39,090 | $37,900 | $36,801 | 98 |
| York | $44,120 | $38,330 | $38,330 | $36,276 | 96 |
| Williamsport | $44,030 | $39,940 | $31,470 | $36,206 | 92 |
| Harrisburg | $41,210 | $38,830 | $36,930 | $34,027 | 99 |
| Scranton | $40,980 | $37,030 | $36,050 | $33,849 | 94 |
| Erie | $38,600 | $38,670 | $29,830 | $32,010 | 91 |
| Johnstown | $33,390 | $33,640 | $26,090 | $27,984 | 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 51-9199.
- 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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