May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Allentown
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
516 occupations
Across 516 occupations with published wages in Allentown, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric record the highest median at $529,890 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Allentown
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $529,890 | 50 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $371,260 | 270 | |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $331,550 | 30 | |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | $307,290 | — | |
| 5 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $306,610 | 110 | |
| 6 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $298,430 | — | |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $296,980 | — | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $279,080 | 400 | |
| 9 | Physicians, All Other | $258,750 | 1,890 | |
| 10 | Radiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 11 | Pediatricians, General | $212,490 | 80 | |
| 12 | Nurse Anesthetists | $211,130 | 440 | |
| 13 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $172,210 | 190 | |
| 14 | Commercial Pilots | $170,600 | 50 | |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,180 | 500 | |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,660 | 1,030 | |
| 17 | Database Architects | $160,300 | 110 | |
| 18 | Dentists, General | $155,750 | 320 | |
| 19 | Marketing Managers | $153,930 | 690 | |
| 20 | Optometrists | $150,640 | 100 | |
| 21 | Financial Managers | $146,030 | 1,390 | |
| 22 | Purchasing Managers | $145,170 | 160 | |
| 23 | Pharmacists | $138,390 | 970 | |
| 24 | Sales Managers | $135,220 | 1,310 | |
| 25 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $135,220 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 14,840 | $42,380 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 12,030 | $30,380 |
| Registered Nurses | 10,860 | $101,440 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,880 | $38,950 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 9,110 | $29,090 |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,060 | $32,310 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,730 | $101,260 |
| Cashiers | 7,550 | $30,560 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,590 | $60,090 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 6,500 | $37,700 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Telemarketers | $27,100 | — |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $27,400 | 100 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $28,310 | 70 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,760 | 530 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,090 | 9,110 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,690 | 1,550 |
| Shampooers | $29,740 | — |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $30,050 | 620 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $30,380 | 12,030 |
| Cashiers | $30,560 | 7,550 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.