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Cooks, Short Order average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Allentown$31,330
- Lancaster$29,640
- Harrisburg$29,450
- Philadelphia$29,400
- Williamsport$28,030
- Chambersburg$27,150
- Scranton$26,970
- York$24,410
- Erie$23,390
- Pittsburgh$20,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $31,330 | $31,940 | $22,790 | $26,392 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $29,640 | $29,580 | $21,840 | $25,086 | 98 |
| Harrisburg | $29,450 | $28,970 | $19,110 | $24,939 | 99 |
| Philadelphia | $29,400 | $31,360 | $18,700 | $24,900 | 103 |
| Williamsport | $28,030 | $25,490 | $16,530 | $23,832 | 92 |
| Chambersburg | $27,150 | $28,350 | $21,230 | $23,135 | 95 |
| Scranton | $26,970 | $28,290 | $21,570 | $22,992 | 94 |
| York | $24,410 | $22,160 | $17,200 | $20,962 | 96 |
| Erie | $23,390 | $22,450 | $16,160 | $20,154 | 91 |
| Pittsburgh | $20,070 | $17,150 | $17,150 | $17,522 | 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 35-2015.
- 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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