Environmental Engineers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $146,210 or more. The middle half of environmental engineers in Allentown earn between $94,920 and $123,870.
- $23K10th
- $95K25th
- $110KMedian
- $124K75th
- $146K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,160 | $8,763 | $50.56 |
| Median | $109,970 | $9,164 | $52.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,920 | $7,910 | $45.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $123,870 | $10,322 | $59.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Environmental Engineers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Environmental engineers in Allentown earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($103,760) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($112,910). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $107,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $105,160 | $109,970 | $22,970 | $146,210 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,760 | $103,330 | $47,930 | $149,990 | 1,750 |
| United States | $112,910 | $107,110 | $69,990 | $162,220 | 38,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Environmental Engineers salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $105,160, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $79,582 a year, or $6,632 a month and $3,061 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 | $79,582 | $6,632 |
| Working in NJ | $78,301 | $6,525 |
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 environmental engineers? 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 $105,160 buys what about $105,194 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Environmental Engineers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 4th of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($114,220).
- Philadelphia$114,220
- York$109,330
- Pittsburgh$107,410
- Allentown$105,160
- Harrisburg$94,890
- Scranton$83,610
Highest-paying cities for environmental engineers
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($144,100).
- Baton Rouge, LA$144,100
- Kennewick, WA$140,210
- Vallejo, CA$140,040
- Santa Rosa, CA$138,740
- Beaumont, TX$135,550
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Environmental Engineers salary in Allentown: questions
How much do environmental engineers make an hour in Allentown?
$50.56 an hour on average, and $52.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level environmental engineers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the environmental engineers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $79,582 a year ($6,632 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,160. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do environmental engineers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($112,910).
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 17-2081; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- 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 0.51, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.51).
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