Zip 19608 (Reading, PA) Jobs


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In 19608 Reading, PA, job growth has been on the rise in recent years. According to estimates, job growth in the area is estimated to be 21.92%, which is higher than the US average of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate remains low at 3.7%, lower than the national average of 4.1%. These positive job trends are encouraging for residents and businesses within the area, who can expect more opportunities in the future.

The unemployment rate in Reading (zip 19608) is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Reading (zip 19608) has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 7.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Reading (zip 19608) is $98,750.
- The median home cost in Reading (zip 19608) is $329,000

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Reading? Architecture, Engineering ($102,417)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($7,135)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Finance and Insurance ($93,267)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($6,311)
- Average Income of Residents in Reading ($46,036) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Reading (5.9) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Reading, Pennsylvania that match your qualifications.

     JobsReading, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  $46,036$37,638
  $98,750$69,021
  5.96
  -7.2%-6.2%
  26.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationReading, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  Management$79,247$77,236
  Business, Financial$80,446$68,299
  Computer, Math$66,083$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$102,417$86,023
  Sciences$89,219$66,034
  Social Service$61,447$44,925
  Legal$55,688$88,013
  Education$67,873$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$42,865$43,591
  Health Practitioners$93,882$75,327
  Health Technicians$52,188$41,524
  Healthcare Support$31,571$25,441
  Fire Fighters$12,109$35,516
  Law Enforcement$66,597$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$7,135$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$33,066$23,378
  Personal Care$16,575$15,351
  Sales, Related$36,136$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$40,507$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$65,462$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$64,338$48,436
  Production$48,820$38,103
  Transportation$21,250$39,572
  Material Moving$26,593$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryReading, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$36,115$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$73,581$44,287
  Manufacturing$57,146$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$55,278$51,301
  Retail Trade$30,643$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$60,297$43,256
  Utilities$70,694$77,546
  Information$63,438$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$93,267$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$32,778$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$62,461$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$40,304$30,687
  Educational Services$65,893$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$51,047$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$6,311$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$6,521$18,154
  Other Services$27,083$29,481
  Public Administration$67,361$61,644
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