Residential Advisors pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,370 or more. The middle half of residential advisors in Allentown earn between $38,620 and $50,370.
- $35K10th
- $39K25th
- $45KMedian
- $50K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,340 | $3,778 | $21.80 |
| Median | $44,940 | $3,745 | $21.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,620 | $3,218 | $18.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,370 | $4,198 | $24.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Residential Advisors pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Residential advisors in Allentown earn 9% more than the Pennsylvania average ($41,630) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($43,990). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $42,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $45,340 | $44,940 | $35,480 | $59,370 | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,630 | $40,010 | $28,580 | $58,330 | 4,380 |
| United States | $43,990 | $42,240 | $29,870 | $61,060 | 84,760 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Residential Advisors salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $45,340, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $37,219 a year, or $3,102 a month and $1,431 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 | $37,653 | $3,138 |
| Working in PA | $37,219 | $3,102 |
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 residential advisors? 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 $45,340 buys what about $45,355 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 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Residential Advisors salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 1st of 14 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Allentown$45,340
- Lebanon$45,220
- Reading$44,020
- Philadelphia$43,220
- Lancaster$42,780
- Pittsburgh$42,140
- York$42,140
- Erie$41,690
- Johnstown$41,660
- Williamsport$39,530
Highest-paying cities for residential advisors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,630).
- San Jose, CA$60,630
- San Francisco, CA$57,350
- Vallejo, CA$56,720
- Barnstable, MA$54,710
- Seattle, WA$54,530
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Residential Advisors salary in Allentown: questions
How much do residential advisors make an hour in Allentown?
$21.80 an hour on average, and $21.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level residential advisors salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the residential advisors take-home pay in Allentown?
About $37,219 a year ($3,102 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,340. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do residential advisors earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,990).
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 39-9041; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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