What is the average salary in Reading, PA?
$59,770a year
Average yearly pay across 398 jobs with official data in the Reading, PA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $28.74
- Jobs with data
- 398
- Workers counted
- 165,600
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $229,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $159,700 |
| Dentist | $151,900 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $148,600 |
| Pharmacist | $143,200 |
| Optometrist | $139,400 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,400 |
| Financial Manager | $133,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $133,200 |
| Veterinarian | $133,100 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $29,830 |
| Laborer and Freight | $46,040 |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,010 |
| General and Operations Manager | $99,920 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,090 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $37,990 |
| Cashier | $29,260 |
| Registered Nurse | $98,470 |
| Office Clerk | $46,820 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $45,860 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$103,800
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$159,700
- Chief Executive$229,700
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$148,600
- Construction Manager$115,500
- Education Administrator$109,100
- Education Administrator$114,300
- Education and Childcare Administrator$49,760
- Facilities Manager$93,050
- Financial Manager$133,900
- Food Service Manager$63,750
- Fundraising Manager$97,430
- General and Operations Manager$99,920
- Human Resources Manager$128,300
- Industrial Production Manager$118,800
- Manager$111,400
- Marketing Manager$127,900
- Medical and Health Services Manager$102,600
- Natural Sciences Manager$112,000
- Property$60,380
- Public Relations Manager$118,000
- Purchasing Manager$127,300
- Sales Manager$129,200
- Social and Community Service Manager$74,890
- Transportation$99,570
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$75,550
- Budget Analyst$83,500
- Business Operations Specialist$71,870
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$72,640
- Claims Adjuster$74,390
- Compensation$67,180
- Compliance Officer$65,520
- Cost Estimator$78,350
- Credit Analyst$69,150
- Financial and Investment Analyst$75,210
- Financial Examiner$72,480
- Financial Specialist$78,540
- Fundraiser$62,960
- Human Resources Specialist$69,410
- Labor Relations Specialist$79,690
- Loan Officer$62,630
- Logistician$76,810
- Management Analyst$96,260
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$63,040
- Meeting$54,050
- Personal Financial Advisor$99,120
- Project Management Specialist$98,040
- Tax Examiner and Collector$50,460
- Training and Development Specialist$54,190
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$117,900
- Computer Network Support Specialist$63,200
- Computer Occupation$102,400
- Computer Programmer$98,690
- Computer Systems Analyst$99,980
- Computer User Support Specialist$58,460
- Data Scientist$100,300
- Database Administrator$84,290
- Database Architect$126,400
- Information Security Analyst$102,500
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$87,540
- Software Developer$120,900
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$79,140
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$97,330
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$60,800
- Chemical Engineer$100,200
- Civil Engineer$98,890
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$63,480
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$76,730
- Electrical Engineer$102,500
- Engineer$118,900
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$66,770
- Industrial Engineer$99,520
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$61,970
- Materials Engineer$99,040
- Mechanical Drafter$69,840
- Mechanical Engineer$98,540
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$67,400
- Surveyor$64,150
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Technician$50,400
- Chemical Technician$61,790
- Chemist$81,520
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$85,380
- Conservation Scientist$60,000
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$66,730
- Life$63,790
- Medical Scientist$87,280
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$93,880
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$62,280
- School Psychologist$85,900
- Urban and Regional Planner$83,620
Community and social service
- Child$51,050
- Clergy$58,950
- Educational$60,960
- Health Education Specialist$74,640
- Healthcare Social Worker$64,490
- Marriage and Family Therapist$60,130
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$49,920
- Rehabilitation Counselor$44,260
- Social and Human Service Assistant$42,910
- Substance Abuse$55,690
Legal
- Administrative Law Judge$79,510
- Lawyer$125,800
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$58,570
- Title Examiner$49,650
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$55,340
- Art$75,200
- Biological Science Teacher$78,220
- Business Teacher$83,980
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$77,740
- Education Teacher$83,780
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$40,280
- Elementary School Teacher$79,860
- English Language and Literature Teacher$83,460
- Health Specialties Teacher$83,970
- History Teacher$99,700
- Instructional Coordinator$75,070
- Kindergarten Teacher$79,420
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$65,290
- Library Technician$38,410
- Mathematical Science Teacher$83,110
- Middle School Teacher$81,120
- Postsecondary Teacher$61,500
- Preschool Teacher$34,870
- Psychology Teacher$74,840
- Secondary School Teacher$80,250
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$37,660
- Special Education Teacher$77,230
- Special Education Teacher$78,670
- Substitute Teacher$46,310
- Teaching Assistant$34,450
- Tutor$55,270
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$55,000
- Coach and Scout$48,960
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$78,230
- Editor$65,130
- Floral Designer$35,670
- Graphic Designer$54,340
- Interpreter and Translator$62,590
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$40,350
- Photographer$42,430
- Producer and Director$60,280
- Public Relations Specialist$51,180
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$59,940
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$79,280
- Chiropractor$73,570
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$46,990
- Dental Hygienist$80,300
- Dentist$151,900
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$86,740
- Dietetic Technician$34,090
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$71,480
- Emergency Medical Technician$44,100
- Health Technologist and Technician$45,670
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$64,950
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$100,100
- Medical Records Specialist$46,170
- Nurse Midwive$124,500
- Nurse Practitioner$135,400
- Occupational Therapist$95,470
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$43,810
- Optician$42,470
- Optometrist$139,400
- Paramedic$60,050
- Pharmacist$143,200
- Pharmacy Technician$36,860
- Physical Therapist$103,000
- Physician$77,820
- Physician Assistant$130,200
- Psychiatric Technician$36,990
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$73,010
- Registered Nurse$98,470
- Respiratory Therapist$84,330
- Speech-Language Pathologist$92,930
- Veterinarian$133,100
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$45,570
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$47,160
- Healthcare Support Worker$39,780
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$29,830
- Massage Therapist$50,430
- Medical Assistant$45,610
- Medical Equipment Preparer$42,590
- Nursing Assistant$45,530
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$72,110
- Orderly$44,510
- Phlebotomist$45,360
- Physical Therapist Assistant$69,530
- Psychiatric Aide$44,720
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$36,780
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$69,400
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$35,830
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$95,190
- Firefighter$74,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$107,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$53,650
- Lifeguard$27,050
- Parking Enforcement Worker$43,410
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$87,060
- Private Detective and Investigator$50,200
- Protective Service Worker$27,920
- School Bus Monitor$36,140
- Security Guard$38,960
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$28,260
- Chef and Head Cook$66,980
- Cook$36,590
- Cook$36,020
- Cook$35,020
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$28,190
- Dishwasher$27,650
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,090
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$39,800
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$28,910
- Food Preparation Worker$31,580
- Food Server$30,810
- Host and Hostess$27,330
- Waiter and Waitress$30,760
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,140
- Animal Caretaker$31,320
- Childcare Worker$29,530
- Concierge$50,130
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$41,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$49,150
- Funeral Attendant$35,130
- Hairdresser$36,350
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$28,820
- Mortician$66,470
- Recreation Worker$33,510
- Residential Advisor$42,190
- Skincare Specialist$37,870
- Usher$27,270
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$58,010
- Cashier$29,260
- Counter and Rental Clerk$39,130
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$80,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$47,210
- Insurance Sales Agent$61,600
- Parts Salesperson$40,380
- Real Estate Broker$45,820
- Real Estate Sales Agent$51,930
- Retail Salesperson$33,010
- Sale and Related Worker$29,520
- Sales Engineer$92,370
- Sales Representative$64,070
- Sales Representative$66,130
- Sales Representatives of Service$60,880
- Security$67,740
- Travel Agent$60,470
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$46,040
- Billing and Posting Clerk$47,510
- Bookkeeping$48,720
- Cargo and Freight Agent$59,450
- Courier and Messenger$34,920
- Court$44,100
- Customer Service Representative$44,500
- Data Entry Keyer$38,680
- Dispatcher$49,920
- Eligibility Interviewer$61,710
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$66,440
- File Clerk$41,610
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,570
- Hotel$31,840
- Human Resources Assistant$51,410
- Information and Record Clerk$47,930
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$50,150
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$52,930
- Library Assistant$27,130
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$46,510
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$35,800
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,210
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$49,370
- Office Clerk$46,820
- Order Clerk$49,860
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,680
- Postal Service Clerk$61,050
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,400
- Procurement Clerk$54,570
- Production$61,250
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$59,070
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$36,390
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,500
- Shipping$47,960
- Switchboard Operator$42,900
- Teller$43,840
- Weigher$52,220
- Word Processor and Typist$46,540
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$34,870
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$69,990
- Carpenter$54,930
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,710
- Construction and Building Inspector$69,000
- Construction Laborer$48,800
- Electrician$75,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,770
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$54,440
- Helpers--Electrician$35,930
- Highway Maintenance Worker$59,160
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$62,290
- Painter$50,380
- Plumber$62,370
- Roofer$50,060
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$51,920
- Sheet Metal Worker$67,230
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$67,550
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$50,970
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$51,310
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$68,640
- Computer$49,110
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$78,110
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$64,040
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$84,380
- Heating$61,740
- Helpers--Installation$44,800
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$65,620
- Installation$46,770
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$52,250
- Maintenance Worker$57,580
- Millwright$62,580
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$65,110
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$45,930
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technician$49,990
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$58,650
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$70,630
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$82,190
- Tire Repairer and Changer$37,630
Production
- Baker$35,730
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,920
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$49,540
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,070
- Cleaning$49,140
- Coating$47,620
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,150
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,060
- Crushing$54,890
- Cutting$54,760
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$45,920
- Dental Laboratory Technician$49,550
- Electrical$54,350
- Extruding$54,530
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$54,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,200
- Food Batchmaker$44,220
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$45,470
- Food Processing Worker$39,230
- Foundry Mold and Coremaker$46,260
- Furniture Finisher$49,760
- Grinding$53,090
- Heat Treating Equipment Setter$53,860
- Helpers--Production Worker$54,550
- Inspector$49,170
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$35,490
- Machinist$59,550
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$68,990
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,860
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$55,260
- Molder$46,460
- Molding$54,470
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$50,390
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$44,010
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$52,130
- Plating Machine Setter$55,230
- Pourer and Caster$41,400
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$40,880
- Printing Press Operator$47,240
- Rolling Machine Setter$70,310
- Sawing Machine Setter$46,650
- Separating$53,890
- Sewing Machine Operator$37,820
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$62,560
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$52,780
- Tool and Die Maker$65,440
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,300
- Welder$54,840
- Welding$47,960
- Woodworking Machine Setter$45,070
Transportation and material moving
- Ambulance Driver and Attendant$32,950
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$34,530
- Bus Driver$47,330
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$33,010
- Commercial Pilot$133,200
- Crane and Tower Operator$98,860
- Driver/Sales Worker$39,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,770
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,480
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$49,280
- Laborer and Freight$46,040
- Light Truck Driver$42,080
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$51,490
- Packer and Packager$37,510
- Parking Attendant$30,070
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$38,760
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$33,890
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,990
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Reading, PA?
About $59,770 a year ($28.74 an hour): the average of the 398 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Reading, PA?
Chief Executive ($229,700), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($159,700), Dentist ($151,900).
What are the most common jobs in Reading, PA?
Home Health and Personal Care Aide (5,820 jobs), Laborer and Freight (5,280 jobs), Retail Salesperson (4,430 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.