SOC 49-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers — Reading
Reading, PA · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers in Reading, PA is $49,110 per year, close to the national median of $47,810 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers in Reading, PA is $49,110 per year, close to the national median of $47,810 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $41,000 and $60,000. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,800 and the ninetieth at $66,110.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $51,550. Of the 398 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 263rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,800 | −25.1% |
| 25th | $41,000 | −14.2% |
| Median (50th) | $49,110 | +2.7% |
| 75th | $60,000 | +25.5% |
| 90th | $66,110 | +38.3% |
| Mean | $50,450 | +5.5% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $51,550 | 1,160 | |
| 2 | Harrisburg | $48,620 | 110 | |
| 3 | Lancaster | $47,600 | 140 | |
| 4 | Allentown | $47,580 | 100 | |
| 5 | Scranton | $47,080 | 70 | |
| 6 | York | $47,040 | 120 | |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | $46,510 | 390 | |
| 8 | Erie | $41,150 | 30 | |
| 9 | Johnstown | $38,370 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Reading run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $49,110 goes as far as $50,318 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,318US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,110 a year, 2.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,800 to $66,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $51,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers in Reading, PA?
The median annual wage is $49,110, or $23.61 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,810, so pay in Reading, PA is 2.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Reading, PA earns more than $66,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Philadelphia, at $51,550 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Reading, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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