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Sewing Machine Operators average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Scranton$38,840
- York$38,590
- Reading$37,230
- Allentown$37,050
- Erie$36,570
- Philadelphia$36,440
- Lebanon$36,190
- Harrisburg$35,940
- Lancaster$35,560
- Pittsburgh$35,240
- Johnstown$31,610
- Williamsport$30,970
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | $38,840 | $38,630 | $34,870 | $32,196 | 94 |
| York | $38,590 | $39,430 | $37,690 | $32,002 | 96 |
| Reading | $37,230 | $37,820 | $33,830 | $30,951 | 97 |
| Allentown | $37,050 | $35,820 | $29,950 | $30,812 | 100 |
| Erie | $36,570 | $36,990 | $31,200 | $30,441 | 91 |
| Philadelphia | $36,440 | $35,360 | $31,310 | $30,341 | 103 |
| Lebanon | $36,190 | $36,530 | $31,040 | $30,148 | 93 |
| Harrisburg | $35,940 | $35,380 | $30,420 | $29,954 | 99 |
| Lancaster | $35,560 | $35,630 | $30,190 | $29,661 | 98 |
| Pittsburgh | $35,240 | $35,440 | $31,910 | $29,413 | 95 |
| Johnstown | $31,610 | $30,160 | $27,630 | $26,608 | 86 |
| Williamsport | $30,970 | $29,260 | $27,670 | $26,114 | 92 |
*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 51-6031.
- 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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