Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $50,510 +10.6% vs national

Median hourly $24.29

10th percentile $38,670

90th percentile $63,080

Employed locally 80

National median $45,650

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Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Reading, PA

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$38,670

25th

$45,460

50th (median)

$50,510

75th

$60,350

90th

$63,080

Reading economic context

Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping salary vs area income 65% Median Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping salary is 35% below the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Metro area	Median salary
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$61,710
Lynchburg, VA	$60,520
Winchester, VA-WV	$60,450
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$58,990
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH	$58,690
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$57,520

Nearby metros — Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping salary comparison

Metro area	Median salary
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$56,280
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$52,110
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$49,050
Lancaster, PA	$48,940
Pittsburgh, PA	$48,690
Napa, CA	$48,310

Occupation	Median salary
Office Clerks, General	$45,100
Customer Service Representatives	$39,680
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$44,950
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$64,040
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$48,250
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks	$46,650

Frequently asked questions

How much do Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping make per hour in Reading?

The median hourly wage for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping in Reading, PA is $24.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.99 or more per hour.

Is Reading above or below average for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping salaries?

The median Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping salary in Reading, PA is 10.6% above the national median of $45,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping in Reading?

Entry-level Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (10th percentile) earn around $38,670 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,460.