Top Paying Jobs in Reading, PA
Reading, PA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 32,850 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($229,740), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($159,720), Dentists, General ($151,850). The cost of living index is 97.06 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,575/month.
$101K
Avg. median salary
97.06
Cost of living index
$1,575
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Reading
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $130K | $62.58/hr |
| 12 | Sales Managers | Management | $129K | $62.13/hr |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $128K | $61.69/hr |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | Management | $128K | $61.5/hr |
| 15 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $127K | $61.2/hr |
| 16 | Database Architects | Technology | $126K | $60.76/hr |
| 17 | Lawyers | Legal | $126K | $60.49/hr |
| 18 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $124K | $59.84/hr |
| 19 | Software Developers | Technology | $121K | $58.14/hr |
| 20 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $119K | $57.15/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Reading
Cost of living vs. national average-2.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,575/mo
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