Jobs, pay and daily life in Allentown, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Allentown is a city in Pennsylvania with 125,976 residents. The median household earns $55,494 a year and the median rent is $1,317 a month, which is 28.5% of the median household income. It is part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area, where BLS counts 377,180 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 14,840 | 2.07 | $42,380 | $34,230 | $56,930 | +5% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 12,030 | 1.15 | $30,380 | $27,970 | $41,340 | -15% |
| Registered Nurses | 10,860 | 1.32 | $101,440 | $78,280 | $118,070 | +4% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,880 | 1.44 | $38,950 | $28,200 | $58,240 | +4% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 9,110 | 0.97 | $29,090 | $22,320 | $36,200 | -7% |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,060 | 0.96 | $32,310 | $25,300 | $47,580 | -9% |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,730 | 1.03 | $101,260 | $50,670 | $225,090 | -4% |
| Cashiers | 7,550 | 1.01 | $30,560 | $23,400 | $36,260 | -7% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,590 | 1.32 | $60,090 | $45,380 | $80,310 | +2% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 6,500 | 1.21 | $37,700 | $28,830 | $51,920 | +2% |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,240 | 1.04 | $45,190 | $30,640 | $61,950 | +0% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 5,980 | 3.18 | $49,140 | $39,370 | $63,750 | +6% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 5,310 | 0.96 | $34,630 | $18,100 | $63,720 | -2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,140 | 0.82 | $44,160 | $30,420 | $62,520 | -1% |
| Nursing Assistants | 4,970 | 1.41 | $44,360 | $38,020 | $48,080 | +5% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 4,730 | 1.39 | $48,990 | $34,390 | $67,010 | +10% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 4,260 | 1.27 | $79,040 | $53,870 | $99,250 | +24% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 4,130 | 1.00 | $47,080 | $35,090 | $62,200 | -1% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 3,860 | 1.12 | $35,120 | $28,160 | $47,360 | -5% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 3,780 | 1.02 | $52,880 | $36,620 | $78,490 | +7% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,890 | 2.27 | $258,750 | $77,410 | $415,800 | -3% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 500 | 0.94 | $166,180 | $120,460 | $230,660 | -3% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,030 | 0.63 | $165,660 | $104,150 | $243,140 | -5% |
| Marketing Managers | 690 | 0.72 | $153,930 | $86,790 | $241,230 | -8% |
| Financial Managers | 1,390 | 0.68 | $146,030 | $84,440 | $278,160 | -12% |
| Pharmacists | 970 | 1.24 | $138,390 | $107,650 | $165,680 | -2% |
| Sales Managers | 1,310 | 0.85 | $135,220 | $76,380 | $226,850 | -9% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 790 | 1.01 | $133,890 | $110,660 | $161,920 | +1% |
| Physician Assistants | 560 | 1.43 | $129,680 | $81,740 | $161,510 | -5% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,010 | 0.67 | $127,430 | $70,340 | $217,980 | -10% |
| Lawyers | 950 | 0.52 | $126,160 | $52,620 | $273,050 | -21% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 820 | 1.37 | $123,590 | $77,660 | $211,630 | -2% |
| Software Developers | 1,770 | 0.43 | $122,930 | $74,960 | $175,890 | -10% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 920 | 1.16 | $122,700 | $82,440 | $160,050 | +16% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 2,060 | 1.42 | $109,380 | $74,640 | $173,700 | -12% |
| Physical Therapists | 780 | 1.21 | $104,350 | $78,410 | $132,360 | +2% |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,090 | 1.23 | $103,390 | $71,950 | $161,180 | +1% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 880 | 1.23 | $102,980 | $73,910 | $161,070 | -1% |
| Registered Nurses | 10,860 | 1.32 | $101,440 | $78,280 | $118,070 | +4% |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,730 | 1.03 | $101,260 | $50,670 | $225,090 | -4% |
These figures are for the whole Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $48,990 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.5% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 13.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 13.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.3% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.2% |
| Other services | 3.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 3.3% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Public administration | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.2% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.7% |
| Public transit | 3.3% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.4% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,494 |
| Income per person | $26,892 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,317 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 28.5% |
| Median home value | $206,600 |
| Homeowners | 43.2% |
| Poverty rate | 21.0% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 100.0 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $48,990 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 3.07%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 81.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 19.1% |
| Born abroad | 24.0% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 63.0% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.7 | 27 | 75 |
| Feb | -1.6 | 29 | 74 |
| Mar | 3.0 | 37 | 91 |
| Apr | 9.7 | 49 | 97 |
| May | 15.8 | 60 | 104 |
| Jun | 20.9 | 70 | 124 |
| Jul | 23.9 | 75 | 126 |
| Aug | 23.0 | 73 | 118 |
| Sep | 19.2 | 67 | 119 |
| Oct | 12.1 | 54 | 116 |
| Nov | 5.6 | 42 | 86 |
| Dec | 0.3 | 33 | 104 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | PA | 44 mi | 1,573,916 | $60,521 | $1,500 |
| Elizabeth | NJ | 68 mi | 137,302 | $66,555 | $1,523 |
| Newark | NJ | 69 mi | 310,178 | $52,060 | $1,392 |
| Paterson | NJ | 72 mi | 158,735 | $55,997 | $1,548 |
| Jersey City | NJ | 75 mi | 294,078 | $97,710 | $2,007 |
| New York | NY | 81 mi | 8,478,072 | $81,228 | $1,811 |
| Yonkers | NY | 88 mi | 209,978 | $83,549 | $1,784 |
| Stamford | CT | 106 mi | 137,144 | $111,586 | $2,276 |
| Baltimore | MD | 108 mi | 568,271 | $64,778 | $1,345 |
| Bridgeport | CT | 126 mi | 149,153 | $58,685 | $1,450 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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125,976 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,317 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 28.5% of the median household income.
$55,494 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.5% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Pennsylvania. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.