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Allentown, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($120k vs $136k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+50 this week — 57 added vs 7 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)

Allentown, PA job market overview (May 2026)

The Allentown, PA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 330 active job postings tracked here, 39% 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

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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-time32$18k n=3$19.27/hr n=5
Full-time23$131k n=6—
Temporary8——
Contract5——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail177—$19.27/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants78——
Healthcare46——
Consumer Goods45$120k n=3$19.27/hr n=6
Media & Entertainment26——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager28
  • Retail Associate25
  • Pharmacy24
  • Cook / Kitchen17
  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers12
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Software Developers6
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • General and Operations Managers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail177
  • Food Service / Restaurants78
  • Healthcare46
  • Consumer Goods45
  • Media & Entertainment26
  • Transportation & Logistics14

Employment mix

  • Unspecified259 · 78%
  • Part-time32 · 10%
  • Full-time23 · 7%
  • Temporary8 · 2%
  • Contract5 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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