SOC 43-9061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Office Clerks, General — Reading
Reading, PA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Office Clerks, General in Reading, PA is $46,820 per year, close to the national median of $45,010 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Office Clerks, General in Reading, PA is $46,820 per year, close to the national median of $45,010 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $37,700 and $54,510. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,540 and the ninetieth at $61,090.
Employment stands at 3,260, or 18.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $47,060. Of the 398 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 279th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,540 | −32.1% |
| 25th | $37,700 | −16.2% |
| Median (50th) | $46,820 | +4.0% |
| 75th | $54,510 | +21.1% |
| 90th | $61,090 | +35.7% |
| Mean | $46,690 | +3.7% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $47,060 | 45,660 | |
| 2 | Lebanon | $45,930 | 990 | |
| 3 | Allentown | $45,190 | 6,240 | |
| 4 | Pittsburgh | $45,040 | 19,150 | |
| 5 | York | $44,620 | 3,040 | |
| 6 | Lancaster | $44,540 | 4,330 | |
| 7 | Harrisburg | $44,100 | 6,380 | |
| 8 | State College | $43,920 | 1,460 | |
| 9 | Scranton | $43,160 | 4,830 | |
| 10 | Altoona | $42,460 | 1,240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Reading run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $46,820 goes as far as $47,971 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,971US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,820 a year, 4.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,540 to $61,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $47,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Office Clerks, General in Reading, PA?
The median annual wage is $46,820, or $22.51 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 $45,010, so pay in Reading, PA is 4.0% 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 $61,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,540 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 $47,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,260 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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