Respiratory Therapists pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,050 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Allentown earn between $74,380 and $92,680.
- $65K10th
- $74K25th
- $80KMedian
- $93K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,440 | $6,787 | $39.15 |
| Median | $79,960 | $6,663 | $38.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,380 | $6,198 | $35.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,680 | $7,723 | $44.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Allentown earn 4% more than the Pennsylvania average ($78,180) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $81,440 | $79,960 | $65,390 | $98,050 | 490 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,180 | $78,490 | $62,440 | $95,520 | 6,530 |
| United States | $87,300 | $82,280 | $63,660 | $118,050 | 139,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Respiratory Therapists salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $81,440, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $63,623 a year, or $5,302 a month and $2,447 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 | $63,623 | $5,302 |
| Working in NJ | $63,125 | $5,260 |
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 respiratory therapists? 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 $81,440 buys what about $81,466 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 3rd of 14 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Reading pays the most ($87,990).
- Reading$87,990
- Philadelphia$87,200
- Allentown$81,440
- Chambersburg$80,220
- York$79,450
- Lancaster$78,520
- Williamsport$78,310
- Harrisburg$76,700
- Scranton$74,410
- Pittsburgh$72,820
Highest-paying cities for respiratory therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($146,490).
- San Jose, CA$146,490
- Santa Cruz, CA$133,510
- Vallejo, CA$133,510
- San Francisco, CA$128,490
- Sacramento, CA$124,410
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Respiratory Therapists salary in Allentown: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Allentown?
$39.15 an hour on average, and $38.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Allentown?
About $63,623 a year ($5,302 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,440. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($87,300).
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 29-1126; 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 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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