salary$44,360 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,080per year
Jobs in the area4,970people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Allentown?
Expensive. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 43.1% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $44,360 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $38,020 and $48,080.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 43.1% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area.