salary$78,430 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,120per year
Jobs in the area2,500people work this job
Can a accountant afford Allentown?
OK. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 24.4% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $78,430 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $50,470 and $129,120.
Can a accountant afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 24.4% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area.