salary$73,020 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,770per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Allentown?
OK. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 26.2% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $73,020 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $45,020 and $80,770.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 26.2% of the median firefighter 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.