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Orderlies average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Reading$43,020
- Philadelphia$42,210
- Allentown$42,020
- York$41,620
- Harrisburg$40,710
- Pittsburgh$38,370
- Altoona$34,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | $43,020 | $44,510 | $38,430 | $35,426 | 97 |
| Philadelphia | $42,210 | $43,570 | $39,010 | $34,800 | 103 |
| Allentown | $42,020 | $43,930 | $40,450 | $34,653 | 100 |
| York | $41,620 | $39,630 | $39,620 | $34,344 | 96 |
| Harrisburg | $40,710 | $39,950 | $39,420 | $33,641 | 99 |
| Pittsburgh | $38,370 | $37,740 | $36,840 | $31,832 | 95 |
| Altoona | $34,040 | $30,370 | $29,640 | $28,486 | 90 |
*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 31-1132.
- 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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