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Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Harrisburg$83,440
- Philadelphia$79,880
- Reading$77,600
- Pittsburgh$75,560
- Erie$71,100
- Allentown$65,850
- Scranton$55,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | $83,440 | $76,340 | $62,640 | $64,968 | 99 |
| Philadelphia | $79,880 | $76,450 | $48,010 | $62,573 | 103 |
| Reading | $77,600 | $83,780 | $63,730 | $61,039 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $75,560 | $75,770 | $59,230 | $59,667 | 95 |
| Erie | $71,100 | $67,890 | $44,180 | $56,666 | 91 |
| Allentown | $65,850 | $60,010 | $45,950 | $53,069 | 100 |
| Scranton | $55,220 | $37,070 | $37,070 | $44,854 | 94 |
*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 25-1081.
- 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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