Advertisement
Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$34,950
- Allentown$33,970
- Reading$32,410
- Lancaster$32,240
- Harrisburg$32,070
- York$31,740
- Lebanon$31,730
- Gettysburg$31,690
- State College$31,500
- Erie$30,920
- Pittsburgh$30,870
- Altoona$30,670
- Scranton$30,040
- Chambersburg$29,980
- Williamsport$29,290
- Johnstown$25,290
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $34,950 | $34,560 | $31,220 | $29,189 | 103 |
| Allentown | $33,970 | $33,430 | $30,120 | $28,432 | 100 |
| Reading | $32,410 | $31,580 | $27,830 | $27,226 | 97 |
| Lancaster | $32,240 | $31,580 | $28,250 | $27,095 | 98 |
| Harrisburg | $32,070 | $31,370 | $28,490 | $26,964 | 99 |
| York | $31,740 | $31,100 | $27,960 | $26,709 | 96 |
| Lebanon | $31,730 | $31,200 | $27,980 | $26,701 | 93 |
| Gettysburg | $31,690 | $31,500 | $28,410 | $26,670 | 95 |
| State College | $31,500 | $31,210 | $27,660 | $26,523 | 97 |
| Erie | $30,920 | $29,620 | $27,620 | $26,075 | 91 |
| Pittsburgh | $30,870 | $30,120 | $26,830 | $26,036 | 95 |
| Altoona | $30,670 | $30,300 | $27,970 | $25,882 | 90 |
| Scranton | $30,040 | $29,210 | $27,710 | $25,395 | 94 |
| Chambersburg | $29,980 | $29,890 | $26,180 | $25,349 | 95 |
| Williamsport | $29,290 | $28,480 | $26,470 | $24,815 | 92 |
| Johnstown | $25,290 | $24,920 | $21,230 | $21,660 | 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.
Food Preparation Workers salary in other states
More about pay in Pennsylvania
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 35-2021.
- 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.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.