How much does a firefighter make in Reading?
$74,760a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Reading, PA metro area. That is $35.94 an hour or $6,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.94
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,870Median: $74,760Highest 10%: $76,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 25th | $53,720 | $25.83 | |
| Median | $74,760 | $35.94 | |
| 75th | $76,340 | $36.70 | |
| 90th | $76,340 | $36.70 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Erie, PA | $80,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,050 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,020 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $72,230 |
| York, PA | $67,570 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,760 |
| Scranton, PA | $60,410 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $59,050 |
| Lancaster, PA | $54,890 |
| Johnstown, PA | $51,050 |
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Salaries for every job in Reading, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Reading?
The median hourly pay in the Reading, PA metro area is $35.94 ($74,760 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Reading than the national average?
Yes: $74,760 against $59,280 nationally, 26% more.
How does Reading compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $73,460, so Reading pays 2% more.
Where does Reading rank for firefighter pay?
57 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Reading?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,340 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.