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Roofers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$60,930
- Allentown$60,080
- Chambersburg$58,110
- Reading$56,210
- Scranton$56,070
- York$55,950
- Pittsburgh$55,940
- Lancaster$54,660
- Harrisburg$53,310
- Erie$52,370
- Altoona$46,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $60,930 | $59,730 | $49,570 | $49,267 | 103 |
| Allentown | $60,080 | $58,140 | $48,770 | $48,610 | 100 |
| Chambersburg | $58,110 | $64,480 | $45,140 | $47,087 | 95 |
| Reading | $56,210 | $50,060 | $46,580 | $45,619 | 97 |
| Scranton | $56,070 | $49,620 | $46,080 | $45,511 | 94 |
| York | $55,950 | $53,540 | $46,900 | $45,418 | 96 |
| Pittsburgh | $55,940 | $52,350 | $47,470 | $45,410 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $54,660 | $52,640 | $47,320 | $44,421 | 98 |
| Harrisburg | $53,310 | $50,950 | $42,510 | $43,378 | 99 |
| Erie | $52,370 | $50,440 | $46,400 | $42,652 | 91 |
| Altoona | $46,830 | $44,410 | $40,530 | $38,370 | 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 47-2181.
- 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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