SOC 51-2028 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — Reading
Reading, PA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Reading, PA comes to $54,350 a year, ahead of the national median of $45,850 by 18.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Reading, PA comes to $54,350 a year, ahead of the national median of $45,850 by 18.5%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,480 and $54,350. The lowest tenth earn under $37,970, while the highest tenth earn more than $54,350.
Employment stands at 690, or 3.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Scranton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $51,220. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 216th of 398 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,970 | −17.2% |
| 25th | $46,480 | +1.4% |
| Median (50th) | $54,350 | +18.5% |
| 75th | $54,350 | +18.5% |
| 90th | $54,350 | +18.5% |
| Mean | $50,890 | +11.0% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scranton | $51,220 | 350 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $47,570 | 4,060 | |
| 3 | Allentown | $46,690 | 910 | |
| 4 | Pittsburgh | $45,810 | 3,720 | |
| 5 | Williamsport | $45,090 | 170 | |
| 6 | Lancaster | $44,200 | 410 | |
| 7 | Johnstown | $41,540 | 150 | |
| 8 | Harrisburg | $40,460 | 900 | |
| 9 | Gettysburg | $40,450 | 90 | |
| 10 | State College | $40,190 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Reading run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $54,350 goes as far as $55,686 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,686US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,350 a year, 18.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,970 to $54,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Scranton, at $51,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Reading, PA?
The median annual wage is $54,350, or $26.13 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 $45,850, so pay in Reading, PA is 18.5% 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 $54,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,970 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 Scranton, at $51,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 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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