PA · Allentown · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Allentown, PA

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Allentown area centers on $61.26 per hour, or about $127,420 a year. The lower quarter earns under $51.76 and the upper quarter over $64.15. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Allentown. That ranks 164th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 261st of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Allentown and what they pay.

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Nurse Practitioner pay in Allentown, PA

The metro median is in line with the Pennsylvania statewide median of $61.25 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 750 nurse practitioners employed in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$50.34$104,71019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$51.76$107,66017% below U.S. median
Median$61.26$127,4201% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$64.15$133,4303% above U.S. median
Top 10%$76.37$158,85023% above U.S. median

How Allentown ranks

  • 164th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 261st of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 15 Pennsylvania metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Allentown

  • Overall prices in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $61.26 median hour buys what $61.28 buys at the national price level, 1% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Allentown paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,205
  • Per year: $110,268
  • Per month: $9,189

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Allentown

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$115
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,323
13-week assignment$17,199

Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Allentown

CMS lists 1 hospital in Allentown, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Lehigh County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Lehigh County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 9 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bethlehem, PA6 mi$61.26/hr79,453
Reading, PA29 mi$64.92/hr96,000
Philadelphia, PA44 mi$63.27/hr1,573,916
Trenton, NJ45 mi$68.36/hr91,193
Camden, NJ49 mi$63.27/hr71,749
New Brunswick, NJ55 mi$73.46/hr57,487

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License and tax basics in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Pennsylvania license by endorsement.

Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Pennsylvania state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Allentown

Allentown city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Allentown, PA?

Nurse Practitioners in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area have a median pay of $61.26 per hour, about $127,420 a year. The middle half earn between $51.76 and $64.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Allentown a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton ranks 261st of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 164th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Allentown?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Allentown. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Allentown.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Allentown as a nurse practitioner?

Pennsylvania is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Pennsylvania license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Allentown in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Lehigh County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Allentown?

The federal per diem benchmark in Allentown is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Genesis HealthcareMonroeville, PA · 6 postings$58.95/ hr$55–$62
  • Geisinger ClinicDanville, PA · 1 wage offer$51.45/ hr$51–$51
  • University of Pittsburgh PhysiciansPittsburgh, PA · 1 wage offer$48.79/ hr$49–$49

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Low$55Median$59.00High$62

7 NP postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 NP roles

  1. Nurse PractitionerPermanent
    $114k–$125k/ year
    Genesis Healthcare · Monroeville, PA · posted 3 days ago
  2. Nurse PractitionerPermanent
    $116k–$121k/ year
    Genesis Healthcare · Shillington, PA · posted 3 days ago

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