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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary in Allentown, PA

The median orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ earns $529,890 a year, 48% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $28,578 a month.

10th percentile
$177,900
25th percentile
$392,840
Median percentile
$529,890
75th percentile
$540,520
90th percentile
$540,520

Based on 50 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$342,935 take-home a year
Gross pay$529,890
Federal income tax−$148,596
Social Security + Medicare−$22,091
Pennsylvania income tax (approx.)−$16,268
Monthly take-home$28,578
Every two weeks$13,190

Does it go far here?

$530,060Median pay in Allentown, PA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 100.0 vs 100).
5%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,365 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Allentown, PA

JobMedian pay
Physicians, All Other$258,750
Architectural and Engineering Managers$166,180
Computer and Information Systems Managers$165,660
Marketing Managers$153,930
Financial Managers$146,030
Pharmacists$138,390
Sales Managers$135,220
Nurse Practitioners$133,890

All orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric salaries · Take-home pay in Pennsylvania