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Physical Therapists average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$107,920
- Williamsport$107,760
- Gettysburg$107,260
- Allentown$105,020
- Lancaster$103,770
- York$102,940
- Chambersburg$102,050
- Reading$101,520
- Lebanon$101,240
- Harrisburg$100,460
- Scranton$99,980
- State College$98,370
- Altoona$96,170
- Johnstown$94,670
- Erie$94,100
- Pittsburgh$93,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $107,920 | $105,790 | $95,700 | $81,439 | 103 |
| Williamsport | $107,760 | $105,340 | $98,010 | $81,331 | 92 |
| Gettysburg | $107,260 | $103,890 | $95,770 | $80,995 | 95 |
| Allentown | $105,020 | $104,350 | $84,280 | $79,487 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $103,770 | $103,240 | $82,920 | $78,646 | 98 |
| York | $102,940 | $102,170 | $81,730 | $78,088 | 96 |
| Chambersburg | $102,050 | $100,260 | $79,630 | $77,489 | 95 |
| Reading | $101,520 | $102,950 | $81,460 | $77,133 | 97 |
| Lebanon | $101,240 | $102,020 | $80,670 | $76,944 | 93 |
| Harrisburg | $100,460 | $100,160 | $81,730 | $76,419 | 99 |
| Scranton | $99,980 | $99,520 | $80,860 | $76,097 | 94 |
| State College | $98,370 | $98,970 | $79,330 | $75,013 | 97 |
| Altoona | $96,170 | $97,710 | $82,050 | $73,533 | 90 |
| Johnstown | $94,670 | $97,870 | $85,210 | $72,524 | 86 |
| Erie | $94,100 | $94,830 | $81,110 | $72,140 | 91 |
| Pittsburgh | $93,960 | $97,750 | $78,190 | $72,046 | 95 |
*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 29-1123.
- 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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