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Tool and Die Makers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$72,800
- Reading$67,360
- York$64,700
- Harrisburg$64,150
- Scranton$63,330
- Lancaster$61,950
- Erie$60,120
- Pittsburgh$59,950
- Allentown$58,870
- Lebanon$58,780
- Williamsport$53,600
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $72,800 | $74,070 | $61,550 | $57,810 | 103 |
| Reading | $67,360 | $65,440 | $57,830 | $54,150 | 97 |
| York | $64,700 | $66,320 | $50,340 | $52,180 | 96 |
| Harrisburg | $64,150 | $64,920 | $57,830 | $51,755 | 99 |
| Scranton | $63,330 | $64,530 | $52,630 | $51,121 | 94 |
| Lancaster | $61,950 | $60,280 | $47,570 | $50,055 | 98 |
| Erie | $60,120 | $63,740 | $48,020 | $48,641 | 91 |
| Pittsburgh | $59,950 | $61,160 | $50,300 | $48,509 | 95 |
| Allentown | $58,870 | $53,720 | $48,800 | $47,675 | 100 |
| Lebanon | $58,780 | $61,570 | $55,120 | $47,605 | 93 |
| Williamsport | $53,600 | $49,910 | $40,540 | $43,602 | 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 51-4111.
- 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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