Software developers in Allentown, PA-NJ earn a median salary of $122,930, which is 9.6% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Allentown, PA-NJ

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer Hardware Engineers	$172,210	$170,080	$208,230	190
Database Architects	$160,300	$120,390	$195,820	110
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$135,220	$103,950	$160,850	40
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$127,900	$97,950	$132,610	130
Engineers, All Other	$124,550	$95,410	$159,770	200
Software Developers	$122,930	$97,160	$153,360	1,770
Computer Network Architects	$122,690	$99,150	$160,800	230
Materials Engineers	$116,510	$89,440	$129,090	30
Electrical Engineers	$111,500	$83,860	$136,420	410
Environmental Engineers	$109,970	$94,920	$123,870	50
Information Security Analysts	$107,300	$82,250	$147,930	190
Industrial Engineers	$103,390	$86,360	$127,360	1,090
Mechanical Engineers	$102,980	$85,700	$133,650	880
Data Scientists	$101,970	$76,010	$135,740	490
Computer Occupations, All Other	$99,610	$69,850	$132,280	510
Civil Engineers	$98,760	$78,660	$124,760	600
Computer Systems Analysts	$98,750	$78,760	$121,100	830
Computer Programmers	$93,510	$79,430	$108,490	120
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$91,520	$67,290	$106,960	140
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$89,000	$73,470	$111,990	400
Statisticians	$88,710	$63,220	$92,770	70
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$84,370	$69,170	$113,210	140
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$84,230	$60,010	$112,300	90
Operations Research Analysts	$83,820	$70,970	$100,040	80
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$83,520	$64,990	$96,730	60
Database Administrators	$82,640	$71,760	$128,230	150
Surveyors	$78,230	$58,070	$83,300	80
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,750	$66,200	$77,750	170
Landscape Architects	$77,270	$65,150	$86,160	50
Web Developers	$76,240	$61,520	$94,830	90
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$72,720	$72,720	$104,040	40
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$68,120	$52,430	$82,120	360
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,760	$62,320	$78,190	160
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,720	$60,490	$76,290	70
Computer Network Support Specialists	$66,070	$49,440	$85,890	200
Mechanical Drafters	$65,170	$57,150	$79,730	140
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,470	$50,590	$84,610	270
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$60,480	$50,220	$72,810	50
Computer User Support Specialists	$59,380	$47,590	$73,480	1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Allentown, PA-NJ?

The highest paying tech jobs in Allentown, PA-NJ are Computer Hardware Engineers ($172,210 median), Database Architects ($160,300 median), Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors ($135,220 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Allentown, PA-NJ?

Software developers in Allentown, PA-NJ earn a median salary of $122,930, with salaries ranging from $97,160 at the 25th percentile to $153,360 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 1,770 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.