Legislators Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $48,980 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $19,310
90th percentile $154,750
Employed locally 60
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,310
    25th
    $30,350
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $86,680
    90th
    $154,750

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 59% Median Legislators salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,740
    Pittsburgh, PA $47,090
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,730
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $43,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,510

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $97,330
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,310
    Financial Managers $137,630
    Sales Managers $130,350
    Managers, All Other $125,570
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $162,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Allentown, PA-NJ is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 9.3% above the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Allentown?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $19,310 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,350.