salary$64,940 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$138,040per year
Jobs in the area730people work this job
Can a plumber afford Allentown?
OK. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 29.5% of the median plumber salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a plumber in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $64,940 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $46,460 and $138,040.
Can a plumber afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 29.5% of the median plumber 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.