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Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$63,560
- Allentown$58,710
- Reading$55,690
- Williamsport$55,460
- Lancaster$54,750
- York$54,360
- Scranton$53,860
- Pittsburgh$53,610
- Harrisburg$53,490
- Erie$51,630
- Altoona$50,570
- Johnstown$49,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $63,560 | $58,960 | $49,920 | $51,299 | 103 |
| Allentown | $58,710 | $49,460 | $48,820 | $47,551 | 100 |
| Reading | $55,690 | $49,760 | $45,450 | $45,217 | 97 |
| Williamsport | $55,460 | $58,960 | $46,180 | $45,039 | 92 |
| Lancaster | $54,750 | $49,450 | $45,940 | $44,491 | 98 |
| York | $54,360 | $54,440 | $45,710 | $44,189 | 96 |
| Scranton | $53,860 | $49,990 | $45,020 | $43,803 | 94 |
| Pittsburgh | $53,610 | $49,170 | $44,840 | $43,610 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $53,490 | $48,710 | $44,900 | $43,517 | 99 |
| Erie | $51,630 | $49,520 | $43,070 | $42,080 | 91 |
| Altoona | $50,570 | $49,360 | $44,080 | $41,260 | 90 |
| Johnstown | $49,910 | $47,470 | $40,200 | $40,750 | 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 11-9031.
- 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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