salary$98,760 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,890per year
Jobs in the area600people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Allentown?
Cheap. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 19.4% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $98,760 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $69,490 and $136,890.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 19.4% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area.