Median DOL Salary
$74,739
Total DOL Filings
2,662
Companies Hiring
530
Cost of Living Index
95.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Allentown, PA$74,739
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Allentown, PA is 22.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Allentown
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Guys, LLC | 281 | $29,286 | Other | |
| RIGHT CLICK SYSTEMS LLC | 173 | $70,000 | Other | |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 116 | $71,760 | Other | |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc | 108 | $97,500 | Other | |
| Intel Americas, Inc | 100 | $101,188 | Other | |
| DigitalTree LLC | 96 | $80,690 | Other | |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital INC. | 95 | $69,496 | Other | |
| IBM India Private Limited | 88 | $74,825 | Staffing | |
| Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited | 71 | $74,714 | Other | |
| Accenture LLP | 55 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| INTEL MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS NORTH AMERICA | 55 | $96,970 | Other | |
| Intel Corporation | 45 | $97,408 | Other | |
| LSI Solutions | 40 | $102,930 | Other | |
| Computer Aid, Inc | 37 | $95,500 | Other | |
| Infinera Corporation | 35 | $123,418 | Other | |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 35 | $123,000 | Other | |
| InfoCepts, LLC | 31 | $92,768 | Other | |
| AVAMSOFT CORPORATION | 27 | $53,622 | Other | |
| B. Braun Medical Inc. | 26 | $106,800 | Other | |
| Softnice Inc | 22 | $72,987 | Other | |
| STAT N TECH LLC | 22 | $87,500 | Other | |
| Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | 22 | $115,325 | Other | |
| THE UNITED GROUP, INC. | 21 | $63,336 | Other | |
| IGATE Solutions LLC | 20 | $68,100 | Staffing | |
| St. Luke's Physician Group, Inc. | 20 | $222,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Allentown
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $132,350 | +35.8% | 8 |
| Pharmacists | $116,303 | -14.4% | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $104,779 | -35.2% | 8 |
| Chemical Engineers | $97,500 | -8.9% | 26 |
| Industrial Engineers | $97,500 | +1.2% | 5 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $90,979 | +4.1% | 9 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $85,010 | -19.9% | 136 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $83,970 | -13.8% | 24 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $81,068 | -38.4% | 12 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,147 | -28.8% | 47 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $72,000 | -6.9% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $69,600 | -26% | 28 |
| Chemists | $69,500 | +9.5% | 19 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $62,400 | -17.6% | 13 |
| Physical Therapists | $57,970 | -41.8% | 10 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $40,000 | -38.6% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Pennsylvania
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Pennsylvania.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,510 | 14,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,810 | 2,010 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $217,670 | 2,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $212,470 | 70 |
| Physicists | $208,470 | 540 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $208,060 | 320 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $172,710 | 4,030 |
| Dentists, General | $168,740 | 3,210 |
| Physicians, All Other | $163,100 | 17,780 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,570 | 23,320 |
Salary Trend in Allentown, PA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Allentown, PA has a cost of living index of 95.6, which is 4.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $104,603 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $132,350 | $138,441 |
| Pharmacists | $116,303 | $121,656 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $104,779 | $109,601 |
| Chemical Engineers | $97,500 | $101,987 |
| Industrial Engineers | $97,500 | $101,987 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Allentown, PA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Allentown, PA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.