Orderlies pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,400 or more. The middle half of orderlies in Allentown earn between $40,450 and $44,400.
- $37K10th
- $40K25th
- $44KMedian
- $44K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,020 | $3,502 | $20.20 |
| Median | $43,930 | $3,661 | $21.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,450 | $3,371 | $19.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,400 | $3,700 | $21.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orderlies pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Orderlies in Allentown earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($41,030) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($40,660). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $38,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $42,020 | $43,930 | $37,130 | $44,400 | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,030 | $40,140 | $36,350 | $45,450 | 3,550 |
| United States | $40,660 | $38,290 | $32,240 | $50,600 | 52,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Orderlies salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $42,020, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $34,653 a year, or $2,888 a month and $1,333 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 | $35,169 | $2,931 |
| Working in PA | $34,653 | $2,888 |
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 orderlies? 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 $42,020 buys what about $42,033 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 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Orderlies salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 3rd of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Reading pays the most ($43,020).
- Reading$43,020
- Philadelphia$42,210
- Allentown$42,020
- York$41,620
- Harrisburg$40,710
- Pittsburgh$38,370
- Altoona$34,040
Highest-paying cities for orderlies
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($66,910).
- San Jose, CA$66,910
- San Francisco, CA$66,390
- Santa Rosa, CA$59,870
- Sacramento, CA$59,390
- Los Angeles, CA$51,830
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Orderlies salary in Allentown: questions
How much do orderlies make an hour in Allentown?
$20.20 an hour on average, and $21.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orderlies salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orderlies take-home pay in Allentown?
About $34,653 a year ($2,888 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,020. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do orderlies earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,660).
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 31-1132; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 2.34, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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