Construction-trade hourly wages in Reading, PA (BLS OEWS, latest release). Click any trade for the full pricing breakdown. Published averages — what workers are paid, not the rate to charge.
Reading, PA median household income: $75,675 (Census ACS).
| Trade | Median /hr | Mean /hr |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $36.09 | $36.81 |
| Plumbers | $29.99 | $32.65 |
| Carpenters | $26.41 | $27.19 |
| Painters | $24.22 | $24.98 |
| Roofers | $24.07 | $27.03 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.68 | $30.54 |
| Masons | $33.65 | $34.63 |
| Concrete Contractors | $28.71 | $28.94 |
| Landscapers | $18.64 | $19.77 |
| Construction Laborers | $23.46 | $25.50 |
| Construction Supervisors | $37.87 | $41.04 |
| Construction Managers | $55.52 | $56.21 |
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