Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,320 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Allentown earn between $38,650 and $47,320.
- $32K10th
- $39K25th
- $41KMedian
- $47K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,300 | $3,525 | $20.34 |
| Median | $41,450 | $3,454 | $19.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,650 | $3,221 | $18.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,320 | $3,943 | $22.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Allentown earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($42,560) and about the same as the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $42,300 | $41,450 | $32,470 | $49,320 | 440 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,560 | $41,060 | $31,110 | $54,550 | 6,450 |
| United States | $41,120 | $39,070 | $31,140 | $53,410 | 165,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Production Workers salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $42,300, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $34,869 a year, or $2,906 a month and $1,341 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 | $35,379 | $2,948 |
| Working in PA | $34,869 | $2,906 |
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 helpers--production 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 $42,300 buys what about $42,314 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 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 7th of 15 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Reading pays the most ($46,470).
- Reading$46,470
- Harrisburg$45,130
- York$44,250
- Pittsburgh$43,050
- Williamsport$42,830
- Philadelphia$42,370
- Allentown$42,300
- Johnstown$41,840
- Chambersburg$41,710
- Erie$41,600
Highest-paying cities for helpers--production workers
Napa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($54,850).
- Napa, CA$54,850
- Kahului, HI$52,210
- Albany, OR$52,010
- Oshkosh, WI$51,570
- Hagerstown, MD$51,320
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Helpers--Production Workers salary in Allentown: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Allentown?
$20.34 an hour on average, and $19.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $34,869 a year ($2,906 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,300. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($41,120).
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 51-9198; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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