Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,360 or more. The middle half of chemistry teachers, postsecondary in Allentown earn between $76,880 and $98,230.
- $52K10th
- $77K25th
- $98KMedian
- $98K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,430 | $7,702 | — |
| Median | $97,900 | $8,158 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,880 | $6,407 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,230 | $8,186 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Chemistry teachers, postsecondary in Allentown earn 4% less than the Pennsylvania average ($96,320) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($105,210). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $93,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $92,430 | $97,900 | $52,410 | $127,360 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $96,320 | $95,070 | $59,370 | $132,680 | 1,270 |
| United States | $105,210 | $93,250 | $57,870 | $172,110 | 19,980 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $92,430, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $71,017 a year, or $5,918 a month and $2,731 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% 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 | $71,017 | $5,918 |
| Working in NJ | $70,157 | $5,846 |
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 chemistry teachers, postsecondary? 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 $92,430 buys what about $92,460 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 6th of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($103,050).
- Philadelphia$103,050
- Harrisburg$98,140
- Erie$96,490
- Scranton$96,220
- Pittsburgh$93,080
- Allentown$92,430
All Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for chemistry teachers, postsecondary
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($169,190).
- San Francisco, CA$169,190
- San Diego, CA$167,730
- San Jose, CA$167,430
- Los Angeles, CA$159,710
- Riverside, CA$153,440
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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Allentown: questions
What is the entry-level chemistry teachers, postsecondary salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemistry teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Allentown?
About $71,017 a year ($5,918 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,430. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do chemistry teachers, postsecondary earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,210).
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 25-1052; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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