salary$60,090 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,310per year
Jobs in the area6,590people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Allentown?
Expensive. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 31.8% of the median truck driver 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 truck driver make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $60,090 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $45,380 and $80,310.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 31.8% of the median truck driver 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.