Salaries in Reading, PA

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Reading, PA • 431 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Chief Executives $229,740140
      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 $111,640
      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
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $99,70030
      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
      Fundraising Managers $97,43040
      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
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $87,280100
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $86,42070
      Engineers, All Other $86,07070
      School Psychologists $86,07080
      Interior Designers $85,68050
      Budget Analysts $83,50030
      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
      Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $79,51040
      Dental Hygienists $79,490190
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $79,28060
      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
      Physicians, All Other $77,820500
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $77,750200
      Labor Relations Specialists $77,60040
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $77,39040
      Database Administrators $77,34060
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $77,340360
      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
      Financial Examiners $72,48030
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $71,63050
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $71,22030
      Sheet Metal Workers $71,080110
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $70,06040
      Producers and Directors $69,76040
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $69,400240
      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
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $66,37060
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $66,370140
      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 and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,800940
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,750880
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,22070
      Editors $65,13050
      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
      Millwrights $62,58070
      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
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $61,710140
      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
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $61,35040
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $61,350430
      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
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $55,230100
      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 $53,120
      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 $52,120
      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, and 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
      Massage Therapists $50,430100
      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
      Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $49,990
      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
      Furniture Finishers $49,76070
      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
      Bill and Account Collectors $45,960170
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $45,960260
      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
      Orderlies $44,510100
      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
      Parking Enforcement Workers $43,410
      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
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $40,88040
      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
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $39,23040
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $39,22060
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,12070
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $38,980160
      Skincare Specialists $38,900
      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
      Library Technicians $38,41040
      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
      Dietetic Technicians $34,09050
      Parking Attendants $33,830120
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $32,95050
      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
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,05080
      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 $21,490