How much does a separating make in Reading?
$53,890a year
Median yearly pay for separatings in the Reading, PA metro area. That is $25.91 an hour or $4,491 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.91
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 189
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,560Median: $53,890Highest 10%: $59,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,560 | $17.58 | |
| 25th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| Median | $53,890 | $25.91 | |
| 75th | $55,240 | $26.56 | |
| 90th | $59,730 | $28.72 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for separatings.
| Allentown, PA | $59,610 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,030 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $48,590 |
| York, PA | $48,390 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $46,900 |
| Scranton, PA | $46,380 |
| Lancaster, PA | $45,190 |
Related jobs in Reading
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $78,200 |
| Rolling Machine Setter | $70,310 |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender | $68,990 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $65,440 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $61,300 |
| Machinist | $59,550 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $55,260 |
| Plating Machine Setter | $55,230 |
| Crushing | $54,890 |
| Welder | $54,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a separating make an hour in Reading?
The median hourly pay in the Reading, PA metro area is $25.91 ($53,890 a year).
Do separatings make more in Reading than the national average?
Yes: $53,890 against $51,610 nationally, 4% more.
How does Reading compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $48,390, so Reading pays 11% more.
Where does Reading rank for separating pay?
56 of 189 metro areas with data.
How much does a separating make starting out in Reading?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,730 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.