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How much does a computer make in Reading?

$49,110a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Reading, PA metro area. That is $23.61 an hour or $4,093 a month.

Hourly
$23.61
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
55 of 222
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,800Median: $49,110Highest 10%: $66,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,800$17.21
25th$41,000$19.71
Median$49,110$23.61
75th$60,000$28.85
90th$66,110$31.78

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for computers.

Philadelphia, PA$51,550
Harrisburg, PA$48,620
Lancaster, PA$47,600
Allentown, PA$47,580
Scranton, PA$47,080
York, PA$47,040
Pittsburgh, PA$46,510
Computer salary in Pennsylvania Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Reading

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$84,380
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$82,190
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$78,110
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$70,630
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$68,640
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$65,620
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$65,110
Millwright$62,580
Heating$61,740
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$58,650
Salaries for every job in Reading, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Reading?

The median hourly pay in the Reading, PA metro area is $23.61 ($49,110 a year).

Do computers make more in Reading than the national average?

Yes: $49,110 against $47,810 nationally, 3% more.

How does Reading compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,920, so Reading pays 2% more.

Where does Reading rank for computer pay?

55 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Reading?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,110 or more.

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.