How much does a food processing worker make in Allentown?
$42,600a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $20.48 an hour or $3,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.48
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,500Median: $42,600Highest 10%: $67,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $39,320 | $18.90 | |
| Median | $42,600 | $20.48 | |
| 75th | $52,780 | $25.38 | |
| 90th | $67,550 | $32.48 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Lancaster, PA | $51,490 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $50,310 |
| Scranton, PA | $40,910 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,460 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,290 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,830 |
| York, PA | $37,500 |
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Salaries for every job in Allentown, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Allentown?
The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $20.48 ($42,600 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Allentown than the national average?
Yes: $42,600 against $39,680 nationally, 7% more.
How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $41,620, so Allentown pays 2% more.
Where does Allentown rank for food processing worker pay?
37 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,550 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.