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Top Paying Jobs in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 57,670 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($529,890), Family Medicine Physicians ($371,260), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($331,550). The cost of living index is 99.97 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,634/month.

$136K
Avg. median salary
99.97
Cost of living index
$1,634
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
41Personal Financial AdvisorsBusiness & Finance$122K$58.85/hr
42Advertising and Promotions ManagersManagement$121K$58.41/hr
43Administrative Services ManagersManagement$121K$57.96/hr
44Training and Development ManagersManagement$118K$56.67/hr
45Materials EngineersEngineering$117K$56.01/hr
46Labor Relations SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$116K$55.74/hr
47Construction ManagersManagement$113K$54.28/hr
48Fundraising ManagersManagement$112K$53.9/hr
49Electrical EngineersEngineering$112K$53.61/hr
50Funeral Home ManagersManagement$110K$52.95/hr

Affordability snapshot: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton

Cost of living vs. national average-0.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,634/mo

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