SOC 23-2093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers — Reading
Reading, PA · 6 metro areas compared
In Reading, PA the median wage is $49,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Reading, PA the median wage is $49,650. That is 15.3% lower than the national median of $58,650. Pay ranges from under $31,100 at the tenth percentile to more than $90,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,750 to $73,680.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.82 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Lancaster records the highest median at $63,050. Of the 398 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 255th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,100 | −47.0% |
| 25th | $47,750 | −18.6% |
| Median (50th) | $49,650 | −15.3% |
| 75th | $73,680 | +25.6% |
| 90th | $90,540 | +54.4% |
| Mean | $63,370 | +8.0% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster | $63,050 | 90 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $56,490 | 860 | |
| 3 | Scranton | $53,230 | 70 | |
| 4 | Harrisburg | $49,170 | 80 | |
| 5 | Pittsburgh | $49,040 | 680 | |
| 6 | Allentown | $48,980 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Reading run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $49,650 goes as far as $50,871 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,871US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,650 a year, 15.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,100 to $90,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lancaster, at $63,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Reading, PA?
The median annual wage is $49,650, or $23.87 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 $58,650, so pay in Reading, PA is 15.3% lower. 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 $90,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,100 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 Lancaster, at $63,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 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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