salary$66,500 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$122,400per year
Jobs in the area1,100people work this job
Can a electrician afford Allentown?
OK. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 28.8% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a electrician in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $66,500 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $48,290 and $122,400.
Can a electrician afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 28.8% of the median electrician 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.