salary$126,160 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$273,050per year
Jobs in the area950people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Allentown?
Cheap. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 15.2% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $126,160 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $52,620 and $273,050.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 15.2% of the median lawyer 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.