Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,750 or more. The middle half of career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Allentown earn between $46,680 and $74,960.
- $35K10th
- $47K25th
- $59KMedian
- $75K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,740 | $5,062 | $29.20 |
| Median | $59,370 | $4,948 | $28.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,680 | $3,890 | $22.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,960 | $6,247 | $36.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Allentown earn 15% less than the Pennsylvania average ($71,090) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($72,060). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $63,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $60,740 | $59,370 | $34,570 | $78,750 | 290 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,090 | $63,160 | $44,390 | $103,010 | 4,780 |
| United States | $72,060 | $63,820 | $41,960 | $108,620 | 114,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $60,740, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $49,120 a year, or $4,093 a month and $1,889 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 | $49,176 | $4,098 |
| Working in PA | $49,120 | $4,093 |
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 career/technical education teachers, postsecondary? 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 $60,740 buys what about $60,759 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 11th of 11 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Lebanon pays the most ($92,600).
- Lebanon$92,600
- Williamsport$85,870
- Johnstown$76,450
- Philadelphia$73,700
- Pittsburgh$65,420
- Scranton$64,950
- Lancaster$62,630
- Erie$62,120
- York$61,140
- Allentown$60,740
All Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
Chico, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($129,060).
- Chico, CA$129,060
- Appleton, WI$107,550
- San Francisco, CA$103,870
- San Luis Obispo, CA$100,320
- El Centro, CA$99,940
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Allentown: questions
How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary make an hour in Allentown?
$29.20 an hour on average, and $28.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level career/technical education teachers, postsecondary salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the career/technical education teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Allentown?
About $49,120 a year ($4,093 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,740. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,060).
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 25-1194; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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