Counselors, All Other pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,840 or more. The middle half of other counselors in Allentown earn between $44,630 and $67,410.
- $44K10th
- $45K25th
- $46KMedian
- $67K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,170 | $4,681 | $27.00 |
| Median | $45,970 | $3,831 | $22.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,630 | $3,719 | $21.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,410 | $5,618 | $32.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Counselors, All Other pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other counselors in Allentown earn 7% less than the Pennsylvania average ($60,300) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($58,210). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $50,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $56,170 | $45,970 | $44,500 | $72,840 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,300 | $59,160 | $38,160 | $87,860 | 1,330 |
| United States | $58,210 | $50,860 | $36,240 | $91,940 | 28,580 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Counselors, All Other salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $56,170, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $45,588 a year, or $3,799 a month and $1,753 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 NJ | $45,757 | $3,813 |
| Working in PA | $45,588 | $3,799 |
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 other counselors? 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 $56,170 buys what about $56,188 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Counselors, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 4th of 5 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Harrisburg pays the most ($71,290).
- Harrisburg$71,290
- Scranton$62,040
- Philadelphia$60,370
- Allentown$56,170
- Pittsburgh$47,180
Highest-paying cities for other counselors
Trenton, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($101,850).
- Trenton, NJ$101,850
- Richmond, VA$99,730
- San Jose, CA$89,700
- Washington, DC$83,880
- Portland, OR$81,820
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Counselors, All Other salary in Allentown: questions
How much do other counselors make an hour in Allentown?
$27.00 an hour on average, and $22.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other counselors salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other counselors take-home pay in Allentown?
About $45,588 a year ($3,799 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,170. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other counselors earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($58,210).
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 21-1019; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.1%.
- 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 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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