Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,520 or more. The middle half of psychology teachers, postsecondary in Allentown earn between $61,470 and $98,330.
- $46K10th
- $61K25th
- $77KMedian
- $98K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,490 | $6,458 | — |
| Median | $77,000 | $6,417 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,470 | $5,122 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,330 | $8,194 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Psychology teachers, postsecondary in Allentown earn 5% less than the Pennsylvania average ($81,800) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($93,860). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $80,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $77,490 | $77,000 | $46,030 | $102,520 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,800 | $75,960 | $47,750 | $124,090 | 2,120 |
| United States | $93,860 | $80,340 | $49,050 | $153,600 | 41,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $77,490, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $60,965 a year, or $5,080 a month and $2,345 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 | $60,965 | $5,080 |
| Working in NJ | $60,598 | $5,050 |
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 psychology 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 $77,490 buys what about $77,515 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 5th of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($90,990).
- Philadelphia$90,990
- Harrisburg$88,500
- Erie$80,970
- Pittsburgh$78,580
- Allentown$77,490
- Scranton$76,210
- Reading$76,090
All Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for psychology teachers, postsecondary
Riverside, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($158,450).
- Riverside, CA$158,450
- Ann Arbor, MI$155,450
- Sacramento, CA$141,550
- San Francisco, CA$140,530
- Augusta, GA$132,080
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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Allentown: questions
What is the entry-level psychology teachers, postsecondary salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychology teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Allentown?
About $60,965 a year ($5,080 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,490. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do psychology teachers, postsecondary earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($93,860).
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 25-1066; 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 1.65, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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