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Allentown, PA Job Market Score

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  • Pay matches the national median ($127k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+40 this week — 40 added vs 0 removed)

Allentown, PA job market overview (May 2026)

The Allentown, PA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 326 active job postings tracked here, 42% 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 longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • 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-time28—$19.27/hr n=5
Full-time28$131k n=7—
Temporary8——
Contract3——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail176—$19.27/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants78——
Healthcare45——
Consumer Goods44—$19.27/hr n=6
Media & Entertainment26——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager29
  • Retail Associate23
  • Pharmacy19
  • Cook / Kitchen17
  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers12
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Managers, All Other8
  • Pharmacy Technicians8
  • Software Developers6
  • Stockers and Order Fillers5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail176
  • Food Service / Restaurants78
  • Healthcare45
  • Consumer Goods44
  • Media & Entertainment26
  • Manufacturing14

Employment mix

  • Unspecified256 · 79%
  • Part-time28 · 9%
  • Full-time28 · 9%
  • Temporary8 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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