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Food Science Technicians average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Allentown$52,560
- Lancaster$52,260
- Scranton$51,950
- Philadelphia$51,660
- Harrisburg$50,500
- Pittsburgh$47,240
- York$44,600
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $52,560 | $60,320 | $42,680 | $42,798 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $52,260 | $53,130 | $44,550 | $42,567 | 98 |
| Scranton | $51,950 | $54,570 | $45,140 | $42,327 | 94 |
| Philadelphia | $51,660 | $48,060 | $41,240 | $42,103 | 103 |
| Harrisburg | $50,500 | $50,310 | $41,340 | $41,206 | 99 |
| Pittsburgh | $47,240 | $48,970 | $42,090 | $38,687 | 95 |
| York | $44,600 | $44,720 | $38,080 | $36,647 | 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.
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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 19-4013.
- 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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