Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Reading
398 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Reading belongs to Chief Executives, at $229,740 per year. The lowest published median is $24,140.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $229,740 | 140 | |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,720 | 260 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $151,850 | 120 | |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,550 | 420 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $143,210 | 240 | |
| 6 | Optometrists | $139,400 | 40 | |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | $135,390 | 310 | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $133,900 | 760 | |
| 9 | Commercial Pilots | $133,240 | 40 | |
| 10 | Veterinarians | $133,110 | 100 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $130,160 | 190 | |
| 12 | Sales Managers | $129,230 | 540 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $128,310 | 220 | |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | $127,920 | 210 | |
| 15 | Purchasing Managers | $127,290 | 70 | |
| 16 | Database Architects | $126,370 | 30 | |
| 17 | Lawyers | $125,830 | 440 | |
| 18 | Nurse Midwives | $124,470 | — | |
| 19 | Software Developers | $120,920 | 640 | |
| 20 | Engineers, All Other | $118,870 | 40 | |
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | $118,830 | 450 | |
| 22 | Public Relations Managers | $117,980 | 40 | |
| 23 | Computer Network Architects | $117,860 | 80 | |
| 24 | Construction Managers | $115,480 | 160 | |
| 25 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $114,260 | 110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,140 | 460 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,050 | 80 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $27,130 | 120 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,270 | 120 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,330 | 410 |
| Dishwashers | $27,650 | 550 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $27,920 | 180 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,090 | 4,280 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,190 | 450 |
| Bartenders | $28,260 | 1,100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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