Nurse Practitioners Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

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

Median annual salary $127,420 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.26
10th percentile $104,710
90th percentile $158,850
Employed locally 750
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,710
    25th
    $107,660
    50th (median)
    $127,420
    75th
    $133,440
    90th
    $158,850

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 154% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $216,380
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $156,840
    Grants Pass, OR $135,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $135,450
    Reading, PA $135,030
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,140

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,110
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,190
    Physicians, All Other $172,970
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,450
    Pharmacists $137,600
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Allentown, PA-NJ is $61.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.85 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 1.4% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Allentown?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $104,710 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,660.