Reading Specialist Salary in the United States

Reading Specialist Salary

How much does a Reading Specialist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Reading Specialist in the United States is $43,008. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $35,242 to a high of $54,339, with most professionals earning between $38,943 and $48,939.

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Reading Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $35,242 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $38,943 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $43,008 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $48,939 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $54,339 US April 01, 2025
25% $38,943 10% $35,242 90% $54,339 75% $48,939 $43,008 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Reading Specialist ?

Reading Specialist Certification is required to serve as a reading specialist in elementary and high schools. Reading specialists are professionals who aim to improve reading achievement in their district or school by serving as teachers, coaches, or leaders of school reading programs. The reading specialist is authorized to teach reading and to provide technical assistance and professional development to teachers. The reading specialist also supports, supplements and extends classroom teaching, and works collaboratively to implement a quality reading program that is research-based and meet...

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    Reading Specialist


    Associate's Degree

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    Child Caregiver I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Reading Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Reading Specialist ranges from $38,943 to $48,939 with the average base salary of $43,008. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,943 to $48,939 with the average total cash compensation of $43,008.

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