Median DOL Salary
$88,846
Total DOL Filings
1,019
Companies Hiring
257
Cost of Living Index
95.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Reading, PA$88,846
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Reading, PA is 45.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Reading
Highest-Paying Occupations in Reading
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $143,255 | -15.1% | 6 |
| General and Operations Managers | $135,000 | +34.5% | 7 |
| Pharmacists | $104,582 | -23% | 12 |
| Civil Engineers | $90,553 | -2.1% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $85,200 | -22.4% | 15 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $83,158 | -48.5% | 7 |
| Materials Engineers | $80,700 | -9.5% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,000 | -23% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $72,000 | -23.4% | 7 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,000 | -23.5% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $60,000 | -8% | 9 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Pennsylvania
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Pennsylvania.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,510 | 14,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,810 | 2,010 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $217,670 | 2,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $212,470 | 70 |
| Physicists | $208,470 | 540 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $208,060 | 320 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $172,710 | 4,030 |
| Dentists, General | $168,740 | 3,210 |
| Physicians, All Other | $163,100 | 17,780 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,570 | 23,320 |
Salary Trend in Reading, PA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Reading, PA has a cost of living index of 95.6, which is 4.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $104,603 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $143,255 | $149,848 |
| General and Operations Managers | $135,000 | $141,213 |
| Pharmacists | $104,582 | $109,396 |
| Civil Engineers | $90,553 | $94,721 |
| Electrical Engineers | $85,200 | $89,121 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.