Community Health Workers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,310 or more. The middle half of community health workers in Allentown earn between $46,290 and $74,100.
- $40K10th
- $46K25th
- $58KMedian
- $74K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,170 | $5,014 | $28.93 |
| Median | $58,180 | $4,848 | $27.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,290 | $3,858 | $22.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,100 | $6,175 | $35.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Community Health Workers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Community health workers in Allentown earn 7% more than the Pennsylvania average ($56,480) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($56,180). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $51,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $60,170 | $58,180 | $40,110 | $78,310 | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,480 | $50,710 | $38,960 | $80,830 | 1,970 |
| United States | $56,180 | $51,850 | $38,810 | $77,180 | 61,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Community Health Workers salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $60,170, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $48,679 a year, or $4,057 a month and $1,872 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 | $48,750 | $4,062 |
| Working in PA | $48,679 | $4,057 |
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 community health workers? 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 $60,170 buys what about $60,189 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.
Community Health Workers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 3rd of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Harrisburg pays the most ($66,320).
- Harrisburg$66,320
- York$61,890
- Allentown$60,170
- Philadelphia$56,490
- Pittsburgh$52,620
- Scranton$51,110
Highest-paying cities for community health workers
Carson City, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($81,360).
- Carson City, NV$81,360
- San Francisco, CA$79,470
- San Jose, CA$72,730
- San Luis Obispo, CA$69,930
- Boulder, CO$67,870
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Community Health Workers salary in Allentown: questions
How much do community health workers make an hour in Allentown?
$28.93 an hour on average, and $27.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level community health workers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the community health workers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $48,679 a year ($4,057 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,170. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do community health workers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($56,180).
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 21-1094; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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