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Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$47,780
- York$44,390
- Altoona$44,080
- Scranton$43,870
- Allentown$43,780
- Pittsburgh$43,470
- Harrisburg$42,330
- Chambersburg$41,070
- Williamsport$40,690
- Reading$40,530
- Erie$39,480
- Johnstown$38,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $47,780 | $46,920 | $42,480 | $39,104 | 103 |
| York | $44,390 | $43,120 | $39,370 | $36,485 | 96 |
| Altoona | $44,080 | $43,920 | $38,420 | $36,245 | 90 |
| Scranton | $43,870 | $45,360 | $38,610 | $36,083 | 94 |
| Allentown | $43,780 | $41,970 | $39,810 | $36,013 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | $43,470 | $41,460 | $38,670 | $35,774 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $42,330 | $42,590 | $36,770 | $34,893 | 99 |
| Chambersburg | $41,070 | $39,980 | $38,070 | $33,919 | 95 |
| Williamsport | $40,690 | $39,650 | $36,680 | $33,625 | 92 |
| Reading | $40,530 | $36,990 | $35,170 | $33,502 | 97 |
| Erie | $39,480 | $37,860 | $37,580 | $32,690 | 91 |
| Johnstown | $38,660 | $36,870 | $35,630 | $32,056 | 86 |
*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 29-2053.
- 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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