Production Workers, All Other pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,120 or more. The middle half of other production workers in Allentown earn between $38,090 and $51,230.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $51K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,090 | $3,841 | $22.16 |
| Median | $43,890 | $3,658 | $21.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,090 | $3,174 | $18.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,230 | $4,269 | $24.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Production Workers, All Other pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other production workers in Allentown earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($45,780) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($44,380). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $40,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $46,090 | $43,890 | $36,390 | $62,120 | 360 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,780 | $44,290 | $34,440 | $58,170 | 8,490 |
| United States | $44,380 | $40,110 | $31,200 | $61,530 | 251,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Production Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $46,090, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $37,798 a year, or $3,150 a month and $1,454 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 | $38,215 | $3,185 |
| Working in PA | $37,798 | $3,150 |
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 production workers? 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 $46,090 buys what about $46,105 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 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Production Workers, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 5th of 14 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Chambersburg pays the most ($53,310).
- Chambersburg$53,310
- State College$49,870
- Gettysburg$49,070
- Philadelphia$46,270
- Allentown$46,090
- Lebanon$45,750
- Pittsburgh$45,130
- Lancaster$44,800
- York$44,120
- Williamsport$44,030
Highest-paying cities for other production workers
Lewiston, ID pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($70,940).
- Lewiston, ID$70,940
- Hanford, CA$69,700
- Ames, IA$64,230
- Peoria, IL$60,350
- Santa Cruz, CA$57,710
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Production Workers, All Other salary in Allentown: questions
How much do other production workers make an hour in Allentown?
$22.16 an hour on average, and $21.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other production workers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other production workers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $37,798 a year ($3,150 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,090. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other production workers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($44,380).
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 51-9199; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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