Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Allentown
516 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Allentown belongs to Telemarketers, at $27,100 per year. The highest is $529,890.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telemarketers | $27,100 | — | |
| 2 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $27,400 | 100 | |
| 3 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $28,310 | 70 | |
| 4 | Cooks, Fast Food | $28,760 | 530 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,090 | 9,110 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,690 | 1,550 | |
| 7 | Shampooers | $29,740 | — | |
| 8 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $30,050 | 620 | |
| 9 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $30,380 | 12,030 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $30,560 | 7,550 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $529,890 | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $371,260 | 270 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $331,550 | 30 |
| Psychiatrists | $307,290 | — |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $306,610 | 110 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $298,430 | — |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $296,980 | — |
| Chief Executives | $279,080 | 400 |
| Physicians, All Other | $258,750 | 1,890 |
| Radiologists | $239,200 | — |
| Pediatricians, General | $212,490 | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $211,130 | 440 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $172,210 | 190 |
| Commercial Pilots | $170,600 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,180 | 500 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,660 | 1,030 |
| Database Architects | $160,300 | 110 |
| Dentists, General | $155,750 | 320 |
| Marketing Managers | $153,930 | 690 |
| Optometrists | $150,640 | 100 |
| Financial Managers | $146,030 | 1,390 |
| Purchasing Managers | $145,170 | 160 |
| Pharmacists | $138,390 | 970 |
| Sales Managers | $135,220 | 1,310 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $135,220 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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