salary$64,050 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,360per year
Jobs in the area2,230people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Allentown?
OK. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 29.9% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $64,050 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $56,070 and $75,360.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 29.9% of the median licensed practical nurse 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.