salary$138,390 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$107,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,680per year
Jobs in the area970people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Allentown?
Cheap. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 13.8% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $138,390 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $107,650 and $165,680.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 13.8% of the median pharmacist 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.