Paramedics pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,940 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Allentown earn between $57,650 and $75,690.
- $51K10th
- $58K25th
- $65KMedian
- $76K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,300 | $5,442 | $31.39 |
| Median | $64,730 | $5,394 | $31.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,650 | $4,804 | $27.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,690 | $6,308 | $36.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Paramedics in Allentown earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($63,560) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $65,300 | $64,730 | $51,470 | $79,940 | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,560 | $61,000 | $48,040 | $81,590 | 4,750 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paramedics salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $65,300, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $52,644 a year, or $4,387 a month and $2,025 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 PA | $52,644 | $4,387 |
| Working in NJ | $52,588 | $4,382 |
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 paramedics? 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 $65,300 buys what about $65,321 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 2nd of 11 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($73,370).
- Philadelphia$73,370
- Allentown$65,300
- Pittsburgh$61,820
- Reading$60,980
- Lancaster$60,450
- Harrisburg$58,640
- Scranton$57,100
- York$56,970
- Williamsport$53,090
- Erie$52,330
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in Allentown: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Allentown?
$31.39 an hour on average, and $31.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Allentown?
About $52,644 a year ($4,387 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,300. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do paramedics earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
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 29-2043; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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