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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Allentown$49,880
- Scranton$46,650
- Philadelphia$44,920
- Pittsburgh$38,560
- Harrisburg$35,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $49,880 | $40,020 | $34,900 | $40,727 | 100 |
| Scranton | $46,650 | $37,570 | $33,720 | $38,231 | 94 |
| Philadelphia | $44,920 | $38,500 | $37,330 | $36,894 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $38,560 | $37,300 | $28,930 | $31,979 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $35,650 | $30,840 | $23,270 | $29,730 | 99 |
*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 25-9044.
- 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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