Bakers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,060 or more. The middle half of bakers in Allentown earn between $32,220 and $53,890.
- $27K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $54K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,770 | $3,398 | $19.60 |
| Median | $37,400 | $3,117 | $17.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,220 | $2,685 | $15.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,890 | $4,491 | $25.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Bakers in Allentown earn 10% more than the Pennsylvania average ($37,090) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $40,770 | $37,400 | $27,400 | $55,060 | 620 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,090 | $36,360 | $25,430 | $50,470 | 10,380 |
| United States | $38,480 | $37,160 | $28,120 | $49,020 | 236,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bakers salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $40,770, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $33,687 a year, or $2,807 a month and $1,296 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% 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 NJ | $34,229 | $2,852 |
| Working in PA | $33,687 | $2,807 |
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 bakers? 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 $40,770 buys what about $40,783 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 2nd of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Chambersburg pays the most ($44,300).
- Chambersburg$44,300
- Allentown$40,770
- Philadelphia$39,230
- Lancaster$38,440
- York$38,430
- Harrisburg$36,800
- Lebanon$36,520
- Scranton$36,130
- Pittsburgh$35,460
- Williamsport$34,970
Highest-paying cities for bakers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,420).
- Kahului, HI$52,420
- Seattle, WA$48,930
- San Jose, CA$48,600
- Honolulu, HI$47,930
- Olympia, WA$47,540
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Bakers salary in Allentown: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Allentown?
$19.60 an hour on average, and $17.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $33,687 a year ($2,807 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,770. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do bakers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($38,480).
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 51-3011; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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