Chemical Technicians pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,950 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Allentown earn between $48,630 and $77,030.
- $46K10th
- $49K25th
- $65KMedian
- $77K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,170 | $5,514 | $31.81 |
| Median | $64,740 | $5,395 | $31.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,630 | $4,052 | $23.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,030 | $6,419 | $37.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Allentown earn 6% more than the Pennsylvania average ($62,260) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $66,170 | $64,740 | $45,900 | $98,950 | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,260 | $59,420 | $41,090 | $85,890 | 2,710 |
| United States | $63,900 | $60,390 | $41,740 | $92,040 | 57,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemical Technicians salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $66,170, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $53,316 a year, or $4,443 a month and $2,051 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $53,316 | $4,443 |
| Working in NJ | $53,239 | $4,437 |
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.
Is Allentown a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $66,170 buys what about $66,191 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 3rd of 8 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Scranton pays the most ($71,920).
- Scranton$71,920
- Philadelphia$70,390
- Allentown$66,170
- Reading$60,310
- Pittsburgh$57,880
- York$57,800
- Altoona$55,290
- Harrisburg$51,700
Highest-paying cities for chemical technicians
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,470).
- Baton Rouge, LA$94,470
- Lake Charles, LA$89,340
- Augusta, GA$83,060
- Niles, MI$81,900
- Beaumont, TX$80,360
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Chemical Technicians salary in Allentown: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Allentown?
$31.81 an hour on average, and $31.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Allentown?
About $53,316 a year ($4,443 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,170. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,900).
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 19-4031; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.88, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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