--- title: Jobs in Allentown, PA — Salary & Top Employers description: Explore jobs in Allentown, Pennsylvania across logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Browse salary data and top employers. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania/allentown date: 2026-09-28T19:13:44Z og_description: Allentown, PA jobs are shaped by the Lehigh Valley logistics and healthcare corridor, with demand in logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/y5dwto.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Pennsylvania url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania --- # Jobs in Allentown, PA — Salary & Top Employers **State:** [Pennsylvania Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 1,849 **Hiring momentum:** +15.1% — 84 new postings in the last 28 days vs 73 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,869 - Median salary: $52K - Salary range (P25–P75): $39K – $75K - Remote share: 5.6% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 2,869 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Industries with the most postings in Allentown, PA: Hospitals and Health Care (31% of all postings), followed by Retail and Diversified Financial Services. - Pay in Allentown, PA runs 26% below the United States median ($52K vs $70K). - New postings for Allentown, PA rose 15% in the last 28 days (84 vs 73 in the 28 days before). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Allentown, PA | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 901 | $48K | | Retail | 206 | $42K | | Financial Services | 142 | — | | Restaurants | 127 | — | | Food & Beverage Services | 101 | $58K | | Construction | 87 | — | | Chemical Manufacturing | 68 | — | | Hospitality | 64 | $31K | | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 63 | — | | Wholesale | 55 | — | ## Top roles hiring in Allentown, PA | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 186 | — | | Patient Care Technician | 81 | — | | Retail Sales Associate | 69 | — | | CDL Driver | 69 | — | | Sales Representative | 60 | — | | Assistant Manager | 56 | — | | Customer Service Representative | 48 | — | | Medical Assistant | 45 | — | | Warehouse Associate | 45 | — | | Security Officer | 43 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Allentown, PA | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 65 | | [AutoZone Jobs & Careers — Auto Parts Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/autozone?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 58 | | [Uline Jobs & Careers — Shipping & Packaging Distribution](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/uline?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 49 | | [CVS Health Jobs & Careers — Pharmacy & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/cvs-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 41 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 68 employers filed 132 petitions; 3% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Allentown, PA | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Lehigh Valley Health Network | 14 | — | | PPL Corporation | 9 | — | | Air Products | 8 | — | | Nokia | 6 | — | | The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America | 5 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Bethlehem, PA — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania/bethlehem?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 6.4 mi | 1442 | $47K | [All H1B sponsors in Allentown, PA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/allentown-pa?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries hire the most in Allentown, PA? Logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail are the main hiring lanes in Allentown. That mix comes from the Lehigh Valley logistics and healthcare corridor and from employers such as Lehigh Valley Health Network, distribution centers, and Mack Trucks, which support both frontline and professional roles. ### What is the typical salary for jobs in Allentown, PA? Allentown pay is usually strongest in licensed, technical, management, or specialized roles tied to logistics and healthcare. Entry-level support or service jobs tend to sit lower, so the salary section on this page is the best way to compare current listings across the local market. ### Who are the top employers in Allentown, PA? Notable employers in Allentown include Lehigh Valley Health Network, distribution centers, and Mack Trucks. The employer table on this page is more useful than any fixed roster because it shows which organizations have active openings right now. ### Are remote jobs common in Allentown, PA? Remote and hybrid jobs do appear in Allentown, especially in administration, customer support, finance, and selected digital roles. Even so, much of the local market still depends on on-site work because logistics, healthcare, and operations jobs are tied to physical workplaces. ### How can I expand my search beyond Allentown, PA? A wider search usually starts with Bethlehem, Reading, and Philadelphia. You can compare those markets from the nearby cities section, then open the Pennsylvania jobs page for a broader statewide view. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)