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Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$81,100
- Harrisburg$73,540
- Allentown$71,550
- Pittsburgh$71,310
- York$70,000
- Reading$69,870
- Lancaster$66,810
- Chambersburg$62,570
- Scranton$61,060
- Erie$60,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $81,100 | $74,100 | $60,130 | $63,394 | 103 |
| Harrisburg | $73,540 | $68,960 | $58,900 | $58,308 | 99 |
| Allentown | $71,550 | $65,170 | $57,150 | $56,969 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | $71,310 | $69,550 | $58,770 | $56,807 | 95 |
| York | $70,000 | $62,730 | $55,480 | $55,926 | 96 |
| Reading | $69,870 | $69,840 | $57,850 | $55,839 | 97 |
| Lancaster | $66,810 | $61,270 | $54,150 | $53,780 | 98 |
| Chambersburg | $62,570 | $59,550 | $49,410 | $50,534 | 95 |
| Scranton | $61,060 | $59,270 | $49,720 | $49,367 | 94 |
| Erie | $60,910 | $57,970 | $51,340 | $49,251 | 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 17-3013.
- 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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