PA · Allentown · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Allentown, PA

Registered Nurses in the Allentown area earn a median of $46.69 per hour, about $97,110 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.69 and $49.47. That ranks 83rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 72nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Allentown and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Allentown.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network · Allentown, PA

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Lehigh Valley Health Network · Allentown, PA

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Who is hiring registered nurses near Allentown

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Saint Lukes University Health Network3$50.86
Fresenius Medical Care1$39.50

Registered Nurse pay in Allentown, PA

The metro median is 11% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $42.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 10,510 registered nurses employed in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, 28.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.33).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.22$77,42017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.69$80,48014% below U.S. median
Median$46.69$97,1104% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.47$102,90010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.50$119,60028% above U.S. median

How Allentown ranks

  • 83rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 72nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 15 Pennsylvania metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), 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 $46.69 median hour buys what $46.70 buys at the national price level, 4% above 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$1,681
  • Per year: $84,042
  • Per month: $7,004

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 registered nurse 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 registered nurses.

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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bethlehem, PA6 mi$46.69/hr79,453
Reading, PA29 mi$46.31/hr96,000
Philadelphia, PA44 mi$47.70/hr1,573,916
Trenton, NJ45 mi$46.94/hr91,193
Camden, NJ49 mi$47.70/hr71,749
New Brunswick, NJ55 mi$54.56/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 registered nurses make in Allentown, PA?

Registered Nurses in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area have a median pay of $46.69 per hour, about $97,110 a year. The middle half earn between $38.69 and $49.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Allentown a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton ranks 72nd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 83rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Allentown?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Allentown.

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

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

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital Inc.Allentown, PA · 2 wage offers$40.00/ hr$40–$40
  • Veterans Health AdministrationPhiladelphia, PA · 9 postings$55.73/ hr$31–$74
  • Robert Packer HospitalSayre, PA · 2 wage offers$46.56/ hr$39–$54
  • Select MedicalLatrobe, PA · 12 postings$46.08/ hr$34–$54

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Low$39Median$45.50High$54

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3Open now: 53 RN roles

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    Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA · posted today

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