PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Senior Scientist, Regulatory Affairs- CMC - Synthetic Moieties of ADC's and Bioconjugates
Merck · North Wales, PA
$117k–$184k/ year
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Allentown, PA
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Allentown area earn a median of $34.85 per hour, about $72,480 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.59 and $44.80. That ranks 163rd of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 192nd of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Allentown.
- $34.85median pay per hour, Allentown
- $29–$45typical range per hour
- 560employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Allentown, PA
The metro median is 2% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $35.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 560 compliance officers employed in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.58).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.06 | $47,960 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.59 | $59,470 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $34.85 | $72,480 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.80 | $93,180 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.65 | $119,910 | 53% above U.S. median |
How Allentown ranks
- 163rd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 192nd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 15 Pennsylvania metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), 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 $34.85 median hour buys what $34.86 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,255
- Per year: $62,730
- Per month: $5,228
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.
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA | 6 mi | $34.85/hr | 79,453 |
| Reading, PA | 29 mi | $30.96/hr | 96,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 44 mi | $39.29/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Trenton, NJ | 45 mi | $39.79/hr | 91,193 |
| Camden, NJ | 49 mi | $39.29/hr | 71,749 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 55 mi | $44.87/hr | 57,487 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Pennsylvania
Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
- Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
- Technical writing and documentation skills
Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Allentown, PA?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area have a median pay of $34.85 per hour, about $72,480 a year. The middle half earn between $28.59 and $44.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Allentown a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton ranks 192nd of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 163rd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Allentown as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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- Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 1 posting$49.72/ hr$40–$60
- Johnson & JohnsonWarsaw, IN · 2 postings$48.62/ hr$37–$61
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