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Engineers, All Other average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Allentown$123,650
- Reading$115,680
- Pittsburgh$112,770
- Harrisburg$110,230
- Philadelphia$109,440
- Chambersburg$103,870
- Lancaster$102,040
- York$100,630
- Scranton$98,260
- Erie$93,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $123,650 | $124,550 | $95,410 | $91,985 | 100 |
| Reading | $115,680 | $118,870 | $89,710 | $86,660 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $112,770 | $112,420 | $79,290 | $84,702 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $110,230 | $105,810 | $79,930 | $82,993 | 99 |
| Philadelphia | $109,440 | $97,590 | $82,800 | $82,461 | 103 |
| Chambersburg | $103,870 | $104,770 | $76,340 | $78,714 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $102,040 | $96,500 | $70,930 | $77,483 | 98 |
| York | $100,630 | $93,940 | $70,230 | $76,534 | 96 |
| Scranton | $98,260 | $96,410 | $73,860 | $74,939 | 94 |
| Erie | $93,210 | $82,490 | $70,040 | $71,542 | 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 17-2199.
- 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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