Chemical Engineer salary in Allentown, PA
Based on 18 certified H-1B filings in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Trexlertown, Bethlehem.
Also listed as: Process Engineer
Median salary$122,200
Middle 50%$106.5k–$127.5k
vs. national median+3%comparison median $118,700
Filings18FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $100,940 |
| 25th | $106,498 |
| 50th (median) | $122,200 |
| 75th | $127,462 |
| 90th | $139,830 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2021 | $85,638 | $58,319 | $108,670 | 10 |
| FY2022 | $103,646 | $92,344 | $103,646 | 10 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2025 | $115,350 | $101,588 | $122,200 | 10 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 8 |
Cost of living
Allentown's median Chemical Engineer salary of $122,200 is worth about $122,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Allentown = 100.0).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Evonik | too few | 7 |
| Air Products & Chemicals | too few | 6 |
| Lehigh University | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 7 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.