salary$32,310 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$25,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,580per year
Jobs in the area9,060people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Allentown?
Expensive. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 59.2% of the median retail salesperson 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 retail salesperson make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $32,310 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $25,300 and $47,580.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 59.2% of the median retail salesperson 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.