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Surveyors average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$85,010
- Pittsburgh$82,370
- Lancaster$80,240
- York$79,950
- Scranton$79,750
- Allentown$77,820
- Harrisburg$75,930
- Reading$75,610
- Erie$62,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $85,010 | $79,040 | $63,620 | $66,025 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $82,370 | $77,080 | $60,010 | $64,249 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $80,240 | $76,880 | $60,770 | $62,815 | 98 |
| York | $79,950 | $77,170 | $62,490 | $62,620 | 96 |
| Scranton | $79,750 | $72,800 | $62,260 | $62,486 | 94 |
| Allentown | $77,820 | $78,230 | $58,070 | $61,187 | 100 |
| Harrisburg | $75,930 | $74,880 | $60,370 | $59,916 | 99 |
| Reading | $75,610 | $64,150 | $57,720 | $59,700 | 97 |
| Erie | $62,890 | $53,650 | $52,670 | $50,781 | 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 17-1022.
- 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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