Economics Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $101,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $225,190 or more. The middle half of economics teachers, postsecondary in Allentown earn between $101,690 and $127,380.
- $101K10th
- $102K25th
- $122KMedian
- $127K75th
- $225K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $133,380 | $11,115 | — |
| Median | $122,450 | $10,204 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,690 | $8,474 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $127,380 | $10,615 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Economics teachers, postsecondary in Allentown earn 9% more than the Pennsylvania average ($121,840) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($138,850). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $123,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $133,380 | $122,450 | $101,090 | $225,190 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $121,840 | $117,970 | $67,320 | $202,670 | 610 |
| United States | $138,850 | $123,920 | $64,060 | $224,200 | 11,560 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $133,380, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $98,336 a year, or $8,195 a month and $3,782 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 | $98,336 | $8,195 |
| Working in NJ | $96,125 | $8,010 |
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 economics 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 $133,380 buys what about $133,423 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 2nd of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($138,710).
- Philadelphia$138,710
- Allentown$133,380
All Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for economics teachers, postsecondary
Ann Arbor, MI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($234,120).
- Ann Arbor, MI$234,120
- Boston, MA$206,420
- Lexington, KY$205,000
- College Station, TX$190,330
- Santa Maria, CA$182,030
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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Allentown: questions
What is the entry-level economics teachers, postsecondary salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $101,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the economics teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Allentown?
About $98,336 a year ($8,195 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $133,380. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do economics teachers, postsecondary earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($138,850).
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 25-1063; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 1.67, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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