Light Truck Drivers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,140 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Allentown earn between $34,720 and $50,730.
- $28K10th
- $35K25th
- $43KMedian
- $51K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,820 | $3,818 | $22.03 |
| Median | $43,160 | $3,597 | $20.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,720 | $2,893 | $16.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,730 | $4,228 | $24.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Allentown earn 4% less than the Pennsylvania average ($47,870) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $45,820 | $43,160 | $28,040 | $67,140 | 2,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,870 | $44,120 | $27,560 | $82,170 | 42,380 |
| United States | $48,770 | $44,860 | $30,800 | $80,310 | 983,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Light Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $45,820, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $37,590 a year, or $3,132 a month and $1,446 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 | $38,013 | $3,168 |
| Working in PA | $37,590 | $3,132 |
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 light truck drivers? 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 $45,820 buys what about $45,835 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 5th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Harrisburg pays the most ($54,640).
- Harrisburg$54,640
- Philadelphia$50,860
- York$50,560
- Scranton$47,750
- Allentown$45,820
- Lancaster$45,250
- State College$45,240
- Pittsburgh$45,170
- Reading$45,120
- Chambersburg$44,450
Highest-paying cities for light truck drivers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,130).
- Anchorage, AK$64,130
- Memphis, TN$59,140
- San Francisco, CA$58,770
- Decatur, IL$57,850
- San Jose, CA$57,840
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Light Truck Drivers salary in Allentown: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Allentown?
$22.03 an hour on average, and $20.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $37,590 a year ($3,132 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,820. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do light truck drivers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($48,770).
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 53-3033; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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