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Food Processing Workers, All Other average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Lancaster$52,090
- Harrisburg$50,620
- Allentown$47,730
- Scranton$41,560
- Philadelphia$41,490
- Reading$40,940
- Pittsburgh$40,750
- Gettysburg$40,430
- Lebanon$40,150
- York$37,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $52,090 | $51,490 | $40,820 | $42,435 | 98 |
| Harrisburg | $50,620 | $50,310 | $41,290 | $41,299 | 99 |
| Allentown | $47,730 | $42,600 | $39,320 | $39,066 | 100 |
| Scranton | $41,560 | $40,910 | $35,020 | $34,298 | 94 |
| Philadelphia | $41,490 | $40,460 | $36,510 | $34,243 | 103 |
| Reading | $40,940 | $39,230 | $37,580 | $33,818 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $40,750 | $39,290 | $37,650 | $33,672 | 95 |
| Gettysburg | $40,430 | $40,130 | $36,990 | $33,424 | 95 |
| Lebanon | $40,150 | $37,830 | $37,750 | $33,208 | 93 |
| York | $37,300 | $37,500 | $35,170 | $31,005 | 96 |
*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 Processing Workers, All Other salary in other states
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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 51-3099.
- 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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