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How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in Reading?

$52,250a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in the Reading, PA metro area. That is $25.12 an hour or $4,354 a month.

Hourly
$25.12
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
100 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $52,250Highest 10%: $77,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,400$17.50
25th$44,760$21.52
Median$52,250$25.12
75th$63,020$30.30
90th$77,740$37.38

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers.

Chambersburg, PA$55,670
York, PA$53,610
Lebanon, PA$52,960
Allentown, PA$52,880
Gettysburg, PA$50,720
Philadelphia, PA$50,200
Scranton, PA$49,710
Lancaster, PA$49,650
Harrisburg, PA$49,250
Pittsburgh, PA$49,250
State College, PA$48,420
Williamsport, PA$46,340
Erie, PA$45,760
Johnstown, PA$45,600
Altoona, PA$45,280
Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in Pennsylvania Maintenance and Repair Worker 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 maintenance and repair worker make an hour in Reading?

The median hourly pay in the Reading, PA metro area is $25.12 ($52,250 a year).

Do maintenance and repair workers make more in Reading than the national average?

Yes: $52,250 against $49,590 nationally, 5% more.

How does Reading compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $49,290, so Reading pays 6% more.

Where does Reading rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?

100 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make starting out in Reading?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,740 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.