Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $284,990 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Allentown earn between $83,180 and $208,350.
- $65K10th
- $83K25th
- $130KMedian
- $208K75th
- $285K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $149,930 | $12,494 | $72.08 |
| Median | $129,920 | $10,827 | $62.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,180 | $6,932 | $39.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $208,350 | $17,362 | $100.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Allentown earn 7% less than the Pennsylvania average ($161,580) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $149,930 | $129,920 | $65,090 | $284,990 | 200 |
| Pennsylvania | $161,580 | $137,900 | $59,040 | $312,510 | 7,980 |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $149,930, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $109,140 a year, or $9,095 a month and $4,198 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% 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 | $109,140 | $9,095 |
| Working in NJ | $106,383 | $8,865 |
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 natural sciences managers? 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 $149,930 buys what about $149,978 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 2nd of 10 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($182,940).
- Philadelphia$182,940
- Allentown$149,930
- State College$137,280
- Reading$132,980
- Harrisburg$126,240
- York$125,720
- Lancaster$117,060
- Scranton$111,010
- Williamsport$95,030
- Erie$91,680
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in Allentown: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Allentown?
$72.08 an hour on average, and $62.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $109,140 a year ($9,095 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $149,930. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
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 11-9121; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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