Self-Enrichment Teachers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,580 or more. The middle half of self-enrichment teachers in Allentown earn between $33,920 and $52,130.
- $30K10th
- $34K25th
- $44KMedian
- $52K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,760 | $3,897 | $22.48 |
| Median | $44,130 | $3,678 | $21.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,920 | $2,827 | $16.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,130 | $4,344 | $25.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Self-Enrichment Teachers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Self-enrichment teachers in Allentown earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($46,400) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($54,740). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $46,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $46,760 | $44,130 | $29,530 | $74,580 | 970 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,400 | $41,740 | $27,940 | $75,130 | 15,270 |
| United States | $54,740 | $46,800 | $30,050 | $92,840 | 332,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Self-Enrichment Teachers salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $46,760, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $38,316 a year, or $3,193 a month and $1,474 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 | $38,716 | $3,226 |
| Working in PA | $38,316 | $3,193 |
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 self-enrichment teachers? 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 $46,760 buys what about $46,775 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 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Self-Enrichment Teachers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 3rd of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($50,630).
- Philadelphia$50,630
- York$46,890
- Allentown$46,760
- Williamsport$45,300
- Harrisburg$44,360
- Lancaster$43,780
- Pittsburgh$43,670
- Scranton$43,510
- Gettysburg$43,260
- Reading$43,220
Highest-paying cities for self-enrichment teachers
El Centro, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,220).
- El Centro, CA$91,220
- New York, NY$71,540
- Lake Charles, LA$71,070
- San Francisco, CA$70,890
- San Jose, CA$70,860
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Self-Enrichment Teachers salary in Allentown: questions
How much do self-enrichment teachers make an hour in Allentown?
$22.48 an hour on average, and $21.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level self-enrichment teachers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the self-enrichment teachers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $38,316 a year ($3,193 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,760. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do self-enrichment teachers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($54,740).
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 25-3021; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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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