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Allentown, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (99% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)

Allentown, PA job market overview (June 2026)

The Allentown, PA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 323 active job postings tracked here, 99% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Allentown, PA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Allentown, PA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time23—$19.27/hr n=5
Full-time20$143k n=4$140/hr n=3
Contract8——
Intern4——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail154—$19.27/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants72——
Consumer Goods54$75k n=3$19.27/hr n=6
Professional Services33—$140/hr n=3
Healthcare28—$140/hr n=3

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager32
  • Retail Associate20
  • Cook / Kitchen16
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist13
  • Pharmacy12
  • Crew / Cashier11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Light Truck Drivers2
  • Sales Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail154
  • Food Service / Restaurants72
  • Consumer Goods54
  • Professional Services33
  • Healthcare28
  • Transportation & Logistics19

Employment mix

  • Unspecified265 · 82%
  • Part-time23 · 7%
  • Full-time20 · 6%
  • Contract8 · 2%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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