salary$79,040 a yearmedian pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,250per year
Jobs in the area4,260people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Allentown?
OK. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 24.2% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $79,040 a year. Most earn between $53,870 and $99,250.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 24.2% of the median elementary school teacher 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.