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Reading, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($48/hr vs $26/hr national)

Reading, PA job market overview (June 2026)

The Reading, PA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 287 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and therapist (pt / ot / speech), with transportation & logistics as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and therapist (pt / ot / speech).
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Reading, PA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Reading, PA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager15——
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)13—$62/hr n=7
Registered Nurse10—$62/hr n=7
Director10——
Retail Associate9——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time42—$48/hr n=32
Contract20——
Full-time5——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Transportation & Logistics89——
Healthcare61—$48/hr n=33
Retail54——
Professional Services48—$48/hr n=33
Food Service / Restaurants44——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)13
  • Registered Nurse10
  • Director10
  • Retail Associate9
  • Finance7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other22
  • Management Analysts6
  • Financial and Investment Analysts6
  • Software Developers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Transportation & Logistics89
  • Healthcare61
  • Retail54
  • Professional Services48
  • Food Service / Restaurants44
  • Manufacturing29

Employment mix

  • Unspecified219 · 76%
  • Part-time42 · 15%
  • Contract20 · 7%
  • Full-time5 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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