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Average salary by job family in Allentown
| Management | $132,280 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $114,060 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $107,120 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $103,400 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $100,060 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $87,640 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,060 |
| Construction and Extraction | $67,590 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,010 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $64,880 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $64,430 |
| Community and Social Service | $59,540 |
| Protective Service | $57,300 |
| Production | $52,310 |
| Sales and Related | $50,540 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,640 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $47,820 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $44,320 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $40,780 |
| Personal Care and Service | $39,660 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,470 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,440 |
Highest-paying jobs in Allentown
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$434,770
- Chief Executives$332,260
- Family Medicine Physicians$319,800
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$319,470
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$317,800
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$307,910
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$297,880
- Psychiatrists$285,790
- Physicians, All Other$251,280
- Nurse Anesthetists$234,200
Most common jobs in Allentown and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 14,840 | $43,780 | $42,380 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 12,030 | $32,680 | $30,380 |
| Registered Nurses | 10,860 | $96,590 | $101,440 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,880 | $41,250 | $38,950 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 9,110 | $29,750 | $29,090 |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,060 | $35,410 | $32,310 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,730 | $126,550 | $101,260 |
| Cashiers | 7,550 | $30,760 | $30,560 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,590 | $61,540 | $60,090 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 6,500 | $39,330 | $37,700 |
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Cost of living in Allentown
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $64,090 therefore buys what $64,111 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $363,989, 4.4 times the median household income of $82,602.
$363,989typical home value
$82,602median household income
100.0BEA price parity
866,764metro population
Take-home pay in Allentown
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,260 | $30,975 | $2,581 |
| Median wage | $48,990 | $40,039 | $3,337 |
| Average wage | $64,090 | $51,708 | $4,309 |
| 75th percentile wage | $76,050 | $59,996 | $5,000 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Salaries for every job in Allentown
Management33 jobs
- Chief Executives$332K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$171K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$170K
- Financial Managers$163K
- Marketing Managers$161K
- Purchasing Managers$151K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$151K
- Natural Sciences Managers$150K
- Sales Managers$149K
- Human Resources Managers$146K
- Public Relations Managers$140K
- Managers, All Other$139K
- Funeral Home Managers$135K
- Training and Development Managers$135K
- Industrial Production Managers$133K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$133K
- Administrative Services Managers$130K
- General and Operations Managers$127K
- Construction Managers$124K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$123K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$121K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$121K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$120K
- Fundraising Managers$118K
- Facilities Managers$103K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$100K
- Emergency Management Directors$93K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$82K
- Social and Community Service Managers$78K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$74K
- Food Service Managers$71K
- Lodging Managers$67K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59K
Legal5 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical50 jobs
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$435K
- Family Medicine Physicians$320K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$319K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$318K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$308K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$298K
- Psychiatrists$286K
- Physicians, All Other$251K
- Nurse Anesthetists$234K
- Pediatricians, General$206K
- Dentists, General$193K
- Veterinarians$152K
- Optometrists$144K
- Pharmacists$140K
- Nurse Practitioners$134K
- Physician Assistants$125K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$124K
- Radiation Therapists$111K
- Physical Therapists$105K
- Occupational Therapists$101K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$101K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$98K
- Registered Nurses$97K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$95K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$89K
- Dental Hygienists$84K
- Respiratory Therapists$81K
- Therapists, All Other$79K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Chiropractors$75K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$67K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Paramedics$65K
- Athletic Trainers$65K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$63K
- Surgical Technologists$62K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Exercise Physiologists$58K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$56K
- Medical Records Specialists$53K
- Recreational Therapists$53K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Opticians, Dispensing$51K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Psychiatric Technicians$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$37K
Architecture and Engineering22 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$189K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$130K
- Engineers, All Other$124K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$123K
- Electrical Engineers$118K
- Materials Engineers$114K
- Mechanical Engineers$110K
- Industrial Engineers$109K
- Environmental Engineers$105K
- Civil Engineers$102K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$95K
- Landscape Architects$88K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$82K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$82K
- Surveyors$78K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Mechanical Drafters$72K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$71K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$61K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Database Architects$153K
- Computer Network Architects$127K
- Software Developers$124K
- Information Security Analysts$117K
- Data Scientists$110K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$105K
- Computer Systems Analysts$100K
- Computer Programmers$96K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95K
- Database Administrators$95K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$93K
- Statisticians$92K
- Operations Research Analysts$92K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$90K
- Web Developers$81K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$74K
- Computer User Support Specialists$62K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$186K
- Financial Risk Specialists$111K
- Labor Relations Specialists$110K
- Project Management Specialists$106K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$104K
- Management Analysts$102K
- Budget Analysts$95K
- Insurance Underwriters$87K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$87K
- Accountants and Auditors$86K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$85K
- Credit Analysts$83K
- Loan Officers$83K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83K
- Cost Estimators$82K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$81K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80K
- Compliance Officers$80K
- Logisticians$79K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Training and Development Specialists$72K
- Fundraisers$66K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61K
- Credit Counselors$58K
Life, Physical, and Social Science18 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$103K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101K
- Psychologists, All Other$98K
- Chemists$95K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93K
- School Psychologists$91K
- Urban and Regional Planners$89K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$86K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$86K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81K
- Chemical Technicians$66K
- Conservation Scientists$65K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$65K
- Microbiologists$64K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$61K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59K
- Food Science Technicians$53K
- Biological Technicians$52K
Construction and Extraction25 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92K
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$91K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$91K
- Sheet Metal Workers$79K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$75K
- Electricians$75K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$70K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$69K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$67K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$67K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$65K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$62K
- Tile and Stone Setters$62K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$62K
- Carpenters$62K
- Roofers$60K
- Fence Erectors$59K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$56K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$56K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$55K
- Construction Laborers$55K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$54K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$47K
- Helpers--Electricians$37K
Educational Instruction and Library44 jobs
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$82K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$80K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$78K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$78K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$74K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$71K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$70K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$68K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$63K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$56K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$54K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Library Technicians$45K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$44K
- Tutors$43K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$42K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media20 jobs
- Art Directors$101K
- Technical Writers$95K
- Editors$80K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$78K
- Music Directors and Composers$76K
- Producers and Directors$75K
- Broadcast Technicians$70K
- Interior Designers$67K
- Coaches and Scouts$67K
- Film and Video Editors$66K
- Audio and Video Technicians$64K
- Interpreters and Translators$64K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$63K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$63K
- Public Relations Specialists$61K
- Graphic Designers$61K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$55K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43K
- Photographers$43K
- Floral Designers$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair29 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$86K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$81K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$81K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$78K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$73K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$68K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67K
- Millwrights$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$60K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$60K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$55K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$55K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$51K
- Home Appliance Repairers$50K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$50K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$50K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$49K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$83K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$75K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$73K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$70K
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Social Workers, All Other$63K
- Community Health Workers$60K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$58K
- Clergy$57K
- Counselors, All Other$56K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
Protective Service17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$106K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$83K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$81K
- Transportation Security Screeners$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$69K
- Firefighters$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$60K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$56K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$53K
- Security Guards$40K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$40K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$39K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33K
Production54 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$72K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$71K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59K
- Tool and Die Makers$59K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Machinists$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$53K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$52K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Furniture Finishers$51K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$51K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$50K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48K
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$48K
- Printing Press Operators$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$46K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Food Batchmakers$45K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$42K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Bakers$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$117K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$105K
- Sales Engineers$98K
- Insurance Sales Agents$91K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$88K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$68K
- Advertising Sales Agents$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$48K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$39K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$31K
- Telemarketers$30K
Office and Administrative Support41 jobs
- Brokerage Clerks$79K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$57K
- Procurement Clerks$55K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50K
- Order Clerks$50K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$50K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Tellers$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44K
- File Clerks$43K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$42K
- Word Processors and Typists$42K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$37K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$33K
Transportation and Material Moving21 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$166K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Crane and Tower Operators$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$59K
- Bus Drivers, School$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$51K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$51K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$34K
- Parking Attendants$34K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Personal Care and Service20 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$52K
- Skincare Specialists$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$49K
- Residential Advisors$45K
- Animal Trainers$44K
- Funeral Attendants$41K
- Concierges$39K
- Tour and Travel Guides$39K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$36K
- Animal Caretakers$35K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$35K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$34K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30K
- Shampooers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$67K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$67K
- Massage Therapists$56K
- Dental Assistants$50K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Medical Transcriptionists$46K
- Phlebotomists$45K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Nursing Assistants$44K
- Orderlies$42K
- Pharmacy Aides$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
- Physical Therapist Aides$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Bartenders$39K
- Waiters and Waitresses$38K
- Cooks, All Other$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
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Salary in Allentown: questions
What is a good salary in Allentown?
Half of all workers in the Allentown metro earn less than $48,990 and the average is $64,090. Earning more than $76,050 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Allentown to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $70,728, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Allentown?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($434,770), Chief Executives ($332,260), Family Medicine Physicians ($319,800).
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- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900), all occupations and 515 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
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