Materials Engineers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $173,880 or more. The middle half of materials engineers in Allentown earn between $89,440 and $129,090.
- $70K10th
- $89K25th
- $117KMedian
- $129K75th
- $174K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,520 | $9,460 | $54.58 |
| Median | $116,510 | $9,709 | $56.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $89,440 | $7,453 | $43.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,090 | $10,758 | $62.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Materials Engineers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Materials engineers in Allentown earn 7% more than the Pennsylvania average ($106,560) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($120,250). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $112,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $113,520 | $116,510 | $69,720 | $173,880 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $106,560 | $98,030 | $62,790 | $173,530 | 720 |
| United States | $120,250 | $112,860 | $72,300 | $175,720 | 22,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Materials Engineers salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $113,520, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $85,206 a year, or $7,101 a month and $3,277 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 | $85,206 | $7,101 |
| Working in NJ | $83,650 | $6,971 |
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 materials engineers? 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 $113,520 buys what about $113,556 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Materials Engineers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 2nd of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($126,850).
- Philadelphia$126,850
- Allentown$113,520
- Reading$107,120
- Pittsburgh$101,550
- Harrisburg$96,300
- Lancaster$89,270
Highest-paying cities for materials engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($156,740).
- San Jose, CA$156,740
- Seattle, WA$153,780
- Washington, DC$145,070
- Boulder, CO$143,470
- Houston, TX$138,820
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Materials Engineers salary in Allentown: questions
How much do materials engineers make an hour in Allentown?
$54.58 an hour on average, and $56.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level materials engineers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $89,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the materials engineers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $85,206 a year ($7,101 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,520. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do materials engineers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($120,250).
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 17-2131; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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