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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Allentown$58,670
- Philadelphia$54,640
- Reading$51,910
- Pittsburgh$50,790
- York$50,110
- Chambersburg$47,680
- Harrisburg$47,580
- Altoona$46,970
- Lancaster$46,860
- Scranton$45,970
- Erie$38,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $58,670 | $59,610 | $50,390 | $47,520 | 100 |
| Philadelphia | $54,640 | $51,030 | $42,920 | $44,406 | 103 |
| Reading | $51,910 | $53,890 | $50,040 | $42,296 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $50,790 | $48,590 | $38,650 | $41,431 | 95 |
| York | $50,110 | $48,390 | $39,330 | $40,905 | 96 |
| Chambersburg | $47,680 | $52,300 | $38,650 | $39,027 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $47,580 | $46,900 | $39,300 | $38,950 | 99 |
| Altoona | $46,970 | $49,350 | $43,280 | $38,478 | 90 |
| Lancaster | $46,860 | $45,190 | $37,700 | $38,393 | 98 |
| Scranton | $45,970 | $46,380 | $37,120 | $37,706 | 94 |
| Erie | $38,190 | $35,530 | $29,120 | $31,693 | 91 |
*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 51-9012.
- 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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