Communications Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,550 or more. The middle half of communications teachers, postsecondary in Allentown earn between $64,440 and $83,280.
- $47K10th
- $64K25th
- $78KMedian
- $83K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,520 | $6,460 | — |
| Median | $78,270 | $6,522 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,440 | $5,370 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,280 | $6,940 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Communications teachers, postsecondary in Allentown earn 5% less than the Pennsylvania average ($81,430) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($90,010). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $78,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $77,520 | $78,270 | $46,730 | $97,550 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,430 | $77,790 | $48,950 | $116,140 | 1,530 |
| United States | $90,010 | $78,580 | $47,590 | $143,720 | 29,420 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $77,520, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $60,985 a year, or $5,082 a month and $2,346 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 PA | $60,985 | $5,082 |
| Working in NJ | $60,617 | $5,051 |
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 communications 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 $77,520 buys what about $77,545 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 4th of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($85,600).
- Philadelphia$85,600
- Harrisburg$82,560
- Pittsburgh$81,010
- Allentown$77,520
- Erie$75,810
- Scranton$70,540
All Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for communications teachers, postsecondary
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($176,630).
- San Francisco, CA$176,630
- Riverside, CA$167,620
- San Diego, CA$147,820
- Sacramento, CA$143,840
- San Jose, CA$143,330
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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Allentown: questions
What is the entry-level communications teachers, postsecondary salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the communications teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Allentown?
About $60,985 a year ($5,082 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,520. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do communications teachers, postsecondary earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($90,010).
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 25-1122; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 1.57, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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