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Reading, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($120k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)

Reading, PA job market overview (May 2026)

The Reading, PA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 210 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with transportation & logistics as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Reading, PA job market

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

Top categories

  • Retail Associate16
  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Director7
  • Finance6
  • Delivery Driver5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other32
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Management Analysts7
  • Software Developers6
  • Financial and Investment Analysts6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Transportation & Logistics98
  • Retail65
  • Food Service / Restaurants41
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Healthcare6
  • Real Estate5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified164 · 78%
  • Contract21 · 10%
  • Part-time14 · 7%
  • Full-time8 · 4%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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