Social Workers, All Other pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,740 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Allentown earn between $40,500 and $84,030.
- $38K10th
- $40K25th
- $53KMedian
- $84K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,590 | $5,216 | $30.09 |
| Median | $52,690 | $4,391 | $25.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,500 | $3,375 | $19.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,030 | $7,002 | $40.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other social workers in Allentown earn 17% less than the Pennsylvania average ($75,760) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $62,590 | $52,690 | $38,360 | $98,740 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,760 | $74,430 | $39,890 | $112,570 | 1,730 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $62,590, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $50,550 a year, or $4,212 a month and $1,944 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 NJ | $50,561 | $4,213 |
| Working in PA | $50,550 | $4,212 |
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 other social workers? 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 $62,590 buys what about $62,610 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 7th of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Pittsburgh pays the most ($86,690).
- Pittsburgh$86,690
- Erie$84,440
- Philadelphia$83,150
- Harrisburg$80,160
- Lancaster$63,520
- Scranton$62,690
- Allentown$62,590
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Allentown: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Allentown?
$30.09 an hour on average, and $25.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $50,550 a year ($4,212 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,590. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other social workers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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 21-1029; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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