Editors pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,790 or more. The middle half of editors in Allentown earn between $51,120 and $95,500.
- $40K10th
- $51K25th
- $75KMedian
- $96K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,260 | $6,688 | $38.59 |
| Median | $75,240 | $6,270 | $36.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,120 | $4,260 | $24.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,500 | $7,958 | $45.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Editors pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Editors in Allentown earn 11% more than the Pennsylvania average ($72,000) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($90,060). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $77,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $80,260 | $75,240 | $39,690 | $129,790 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $72,000 | $63,460 | $37,240 | $114,560 | 3,240 |
| United States | $90,060 | $77,920 | $41,250 | $153,700 | 91,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Editors salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $80,260, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $62,829 a year, or $5,236 a month and $2,416 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $62,829 | $5,236 |
| Working in NJ | $62,370 | $5,198 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for editors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $80,260 buys what about $80,286 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Editors salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 2nd of 8 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($81,610).
- Philadelphia$81,610
- Allentown$80,260
- Pittsburgh$71,250
- Harrisburg$70,200
- Lancaster$68,550
- Scranton$66,980
- Erie$65,400
- Reading$65,240
Highest-paying cities for editors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($120,530).
- San Jose, CA$120,530
- Los Angeles, CA$119,300
- New York, NY$119,160
- San Francisco, CA$114,540
- Waterbury, CT$110,240
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Editors salary in Allentown: questions
How much do editors make an hour in Allentown?
$38.59 an hour on average, and $36.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level editors salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the editors take-home pay in Allentown?
About $62,829 a year ($5,236 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,260. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do editors earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($90,060).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3041; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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