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Salaries in Reading, PA

Browse salary data for 405 occupations in the Reading, PA area. The average median salary across all occupations is $62,050.

Occupations

405

Avg Median Salary

$62,050

Highest Paying

$211,150

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Reading, PA

All Occupations in Reading, PA

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Nurse Anesthetists$211,15090
Dentists, General$179,990100
Architectural and Engineering Managers$153,610250
Computer and Information Systems Managers$152,260340
Pharmacists$137,870280
Nurse Practitioners$135,030280
Optometrists$133,90040
Financial Managers$131,210770
Commercial Pilots$130,88040
Human Resources Managers$129,470200
Veterinarians$127,820100
Sales Managers$127,760610
Physician Assistants$126,280160
Marketing Managers$125,900240
Database Architects$124,39040
Managers, All Other$121,540450
Purchasing Managers$119,56080
Software Developers$116,990490
Public Relations Managers$115,82040
Computer Network Architects$112,390110
Nurse Midwives$111,640N/A
Administrative Services Managers$110,340120
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$109,950160
Construction Managers$109,760110
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108,050110
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$107,31030
Information Security Analysts$105,80090
Computer Systems Analysts$104,870330
Natural Sciences Managers$104,44080
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$104,040440
Materials Engineers$103,93050
Electrical Engineers$103,440200
Lawyers$102,810420
Industrial Production Managers$102,350470
Medical and Health Services Managers$101,890600
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$101,33050
Environmental Engineers$101,06030
Personal Financial Advisors$100,770230
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$99,310230
Management Analysts$97,950350
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$97,930180
Data Scientists$97,900150
Facilities Managers$97,780160
Physical Therapists$97,570260
General and Operations Managers$97,1504,050
Chemical Engineers$96,96040
Civil Engineers$96,890310
Mechanical Engineers$96,680420
Registered Nurses$96,3303,360
Computer Occupations, All Other$96,180230
Project Management Specialists$96,160690
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$96,15080
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$96,13040
Sales Engineers$94,63040
Industrial Engineers$94,350380
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$92,33050
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92,320150
Computer Programmers$91,84060
Speech-Language Pathologists$91,700160
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$91,67030
Occupational Therapists$91,090180
Financial Specialists, All Other$87,98040
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$87,930640
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$87,870190
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$86,42070
School Psychologists$86,07080
Engineers, All Other$86,07070
Interior Designers$85,68050
Health Education Specialists$82,72040
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82,070200
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81,58040
Respiratory Therapists$81,440150
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,800690
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$80,590110
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$80,58080
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$80,400140
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$80,09090
Financial and Investment Analysts$79,770200
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$79,75070
Dental Hygienists$79,490190
Urban and Regional Planners$79,21040
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$79,080120
Chiropractors$79,07050
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,7801,450
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,7201,200
Surveyors$78,61030
Credit Analysts$78,56050
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,480670
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,9701,400
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$77,89030
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$77,750200
Labor Relations Specialists$77,60040
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$77,39040
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77,340360
Database Administrators$77,34060
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$77,31080
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,00050
Dietitians and Nutritionists$76,03080
Commercial and Industrial Designers$75,81030
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$75,740100
Accountants and Auditors$75,7001,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,6701,620
Chemists$75,230100
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,690110
Cost Estimators$74,620270
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$74,57060
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$74,430130
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,25090
Logisticians$73,490230
Web and Digital Interface Designers$73,42040
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$73,38030
Social and Community Service Managers$72,690200
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,63050
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$71,22030
Sheet Metal Workers$71,080110
Producers and Directors$69,76040
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$69,16050
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$68,82050
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$68,500390
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$68,440100
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$68,40030
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67,640460
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67,590260
Recreational Therapists$67,55040
Physical Therapist Assistants$67,470110
Marriage and Family Therapists$67,02070
Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,770120
Construction and Building Inspectors$66,530130
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$66,370140
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$66,37060
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66,320220
Occupational Therapy Assistants$66,20040
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66,150750
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65,800940
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,750880
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,22070
Surgical Technologists$65,04090
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$64,86080
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64,590260
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$64,54050
Compliance Officers$64,400270
Medical Equipment Repairers$64,36040
Mechanical Drafters$64,31060
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,2801,590
Electricians$64,110730
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,0401,570
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,030760
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,450240
Human Resources Specialists$63,290940
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$63,07050
Clergy$62,92050
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,910420
Tool and Die Makers$62,84060
Loan Officers$62,810210
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62,73060
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$62,51040
Healthcare Social Workers$62,220130
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,190640
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62,11070
Athletic Trainers$62,01040
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$61,87060
Computer Network Support Specialists$61,86090
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$61,690540
Firefighters$61,660210
Instructional Coordinators$61,550200
Insurance Sales Agents$61,500300
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,400300
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$61,350430
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$61,35040
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,170540
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,01040
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61,00040
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$60,70080
Fundraisers$60,56080
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60,370120
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$60,320140
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,280950
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$60,200150
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$60,160370
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,97090
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59,910180
Technical Writers$59,75030
Chefs and Head Cooks$59,680160
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$59,580150
Food Service Managers$59,530260
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59,260390
Chemical Technicians$59,140100
Postal Service Clerks$58,950110
Highway Maintenance Workers$58,940300
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$58,66040
Real Estate Sales Agents$58,52090
Postal Service Mail Carriers$58,390430
Machinists$58,240460
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,1302,870
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$57,920220
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,530650
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$57,100170
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$57,05060
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$56,75040
Public Safety Telecommunicators$56,60090
Social Workers, All Other$56,42040
Computer User Support Specialists$56,000590
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55,930100
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$55,840710
Paramedics$55,830130
Crane and Tower Operators$55,760110
Roofers$55,470130
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,980150
Conservation Scientists$53,93030
Training and Development Specialists$53,560620
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,470440
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$53,44040
Production Workers, All Other$53,120N/A
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$53,10040
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$53,03040
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,990390
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$52,810150
Helpers--Production Workers$52,780330
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,760180
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52,75030
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,710610
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$52,590640
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,520840
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,150140
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,120N/A
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,98070
Private Detectives and Investigators$51,96040
Interpreters and Translators$51,60040
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,460920
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,380470
Home Appliance Repairers$51,37050
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$51,290110
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,0001,940
Cargo and Freight Agents$50,96040
Rehabilitation Counselors$50,91070
Public Relations Specialists$50,910160
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$50,790100
Tutors$50,62080
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,530190
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,520900
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$50,51080
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,380510
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$50,22040
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$50,14040
Carpenters$50,080770
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50,04090
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49,92090
Writers and Authors$49,91030
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$49,870190
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$49,760180
Coaches and Scouts$49,550150
Graphic Designers$49,540200
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,3102,260
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$49,270200
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$49,23070
Audio and Video Technicians$49,16060
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49,050130
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,000360
Dental Laboratory Technicians$48,97040
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,83040
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48,800250
Advertising Sales Agents$48,79050
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$48,61070
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,260280
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,2501,440
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$48,16070
Travel Agents$48,110110
Procurement Clerks$48,09060
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47,99040
Construction Laborers$47,9501,020
Concierges$47,94050
Medical Records Specialists$47,930250
Biological Technicians$47,68030
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47,530160
Medical Equipment Preparers$47,37050
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,270120
Order Clerks$47,010100
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46,950210
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$46,710180
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$46,68060
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,670140
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,6501,400
Bus Drivers, School$46,490820
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$46,350110
Tax Preparers$46,32080
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,1201,310
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46,000190
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$45,960260
Bill and Account Collectors$45,960170
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45,91080
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45,83060
Billing and Posting Clerks$45,770460
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$45,61090
Social and Human Service Assistants$45,470670
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45,44090
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45,340180
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45,12070
Office Clerks, General$45,1003,180
Real Estate Brokers$45,06040
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,9501,900
Dental Assistants$44,730430
Medical Assistants$44,710810
Phlebotomists$44,360200
Residential Advisors$44,170270
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44,14030
Food Batchmakers$44,130380
Community Health Workers$44,03040
Nursing Assistants$43,9301,870
Helpers--Electricians$43,92040
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$43,87060
Opticians, Dispensing$43,85080
Photographers$43,77030
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43,730190
Psychiatric Aides$43,620170
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$43,57060
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43,560810
Printing Press Operators$43,020320
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42,450270
Light Truck Drivers$42,2501,310
Word Processors and Typists$42,24060
Pourers and Casters, Metal$42,230110
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,0502,690
Tellers$41,920430
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,8005,430
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,230730
Data Entry Keyers$41,070140
File Clerks$40,18040
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39,99030
Customer Service Representatives$39,6802,700
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$39,680170
Pest Control Workers$39,460120
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$39,22060
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39,12070
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$38,980160
Skincare Specialists$38,900N/A
Security Guards$38,790940
Parts Salespersons$38,660290
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$38,600120
Tire Repairers and Changers$38,570110
Counter and Rental Clerks$38,550310
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,5101,090
Emergency Medical Technicians$38,450290
Psychiatric Technicians$38,370240
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,130230
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38,1201,140
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$37,890100
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,460380
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,4603,560
Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,4101,120
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$37,23050
Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,810120
Self-Enrichment Teachers$36,680270
Sewing Machine Operators$36,640240
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,5602,450
Pharmacy Technicians$36,450480
Cooks, All Other$36,40040
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,200130
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$35,91040
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,740830
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,670440
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,430120
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,370380
Cooks, Restaurant$35,3601,510
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,350200
Floral Designers$35,28050
School Bus Monitors$35,110100
Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,0901,050
Funeral Attendants$34,95070
Bakers$34,750350
Protective Service Workers, All Other$34,660110
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,400530
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34,33060
Couriers and Messengers$34,16040
Parking Attendants$33,830120
Retail Salespersons$32,3004,170
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$32,220280
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,3501,750
Driver/Sales Workers$30,890590
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30,870150
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,520450
Animal Caretakers$30,480300
Recreation Workers$30,410280
Food Preparation Workers$30,400700
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,370580
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,800590
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$29,790200
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,4305,960
Library Assistants, Clerical$29,060140
Waiters and Waitresses$29,0202,180
Dishwashers$28,930510
Cashiers$28,6703,770
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,620450
Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,3204,110
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$28,06050
Cooks, Fast Food$27,930410
Childcare Workers$27,510430
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,290350
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$27,190130
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$26,80040
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26,680100
Manicurists and Pedicurists$26,580230
Bartenders$25,0501,010
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,340260
Cooks, Short Order$21,900110
Shampooers$21,490N/A