salary$101,440 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$118,070per year
Jobs in the area10,860people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Allentown?
Cheap. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 18.9% of the median registered 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 registered nurse make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $101,440 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $78,280 and $118,070.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 18.9% of the median registered nurse 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.