Salaries in Lancaster, PA

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Lancaster, PA • 470 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Cardiologists $503,97050
      Family Medicine Physicians $216,440190
      Chief Executives $206,840320
      Physicians, All Other $184,790490
      Dentists, General $169,860140
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $137,080450
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $136,740250
      Pharmacists $133,610420
      Database Architects $133,49040
      Veterinarians $132,870170
      Nurse Practitioners $130,240390
      Financial Managers $130,1001,060
      Optometrists $127,44060
      Physician Assistants $125,740280
      Sales Managers $125,240790
      Personal Financial Advisors $121,610350
      Human Resources Managers $121,400250
      Computer Network Architects $110,710110
      Advertising and Promotions Managers $109,66040
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $109,230
      Lawyers $108,370530
      Purchasing Managers $107,39090
      Managers, All Other $107,100550
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $106,890100
      Marketing Managers $106,330300
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $106,260170
      Information Security Analysts $104,56070
      Software Developers $103,530660
      Medical and Health Services Managers $103,180990
      Speech-Language Pathologists $102,530290
      Industrial Production Managers $102,170530
      Natural Sciences Managers $101,390130
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $101,080460
      Construction Managers $101,000350
      Public Relations Managers $100,92050
      Fundraising Managers $100,91040
      Training and Development Managers $100,76040
      Electrical Engineers $100,160190
      Financial Risk Specialists $99,74040
      Physical Therapists $99,440360
      Administrative Services Managers $98,040150
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $96,92060
      Engineers, All Other $96,580100
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $95,910340
      Occupational Therapists $95,310300
      Industrial Engineers $95,220500
      Food Scientists and Technologists $95,11030
      School Psychologists $94,290140
      General and Operations Managers $94,1306,650
      Database Administrators $93,38090
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $92,910210
      Facilities Managers $92,630250
      Project Management Specialists $92,1901,380
      Sales Engineers $92,05060
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $91,690160
      Management Analysts $91,400400
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $90,90040
      Audiologists $89,45030
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $88,870690
      Civil Engineers $88,790440
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $88,06050
      Financial and Investment Analysts $87,620240
      Data Scientists $87,470200
      Computer Systems Analysts $87,350280
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $86,44070
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $86,05040
      Statisticians $85,85030
      Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $85,58030
      Computer Programmers $85,420110
      Computer Occupations, All Other $85,260240
      Mechanical Engineers $84,970520
      Registered Nurses $83,1805,120
      Dental Hygienists $82,040370
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $81,520130
      Biological Scientists, All Other $80,99030
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $80,940340
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $80,910110
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $80,830130
      Financial Examiners $80,56040
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,22070
      Credit Analysts $80,10090
      Materials Engineers $79,27030
      Respiratory Therapists $79,250220
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,220260
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,120550
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $78,790120
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,7302,190
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $78,370110
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $78,330190
      Web Developers $78,27070
      Insurance Underwriters $78,220180
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $78,190580
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,180160
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $77,92090
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $77,900360
      Gas Plant Operators $77,74030
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $77,510140
      Health Education Specialists $76,99050
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $76,830300
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,5101,710
      Instructional Coordinators $76,500270
      Chiropractors $76,48060
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $76,46070
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,2501,010
      Urban and Regional Planners $75,87040
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $75,870100
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $75,50040
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,4502,230
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $75,11030
      Interpreters and Translators $75,01030
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $74,940160
      Social and Community Service Managers $74,200300
      Landscape Architects $74,06060
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $73,920120
      Surveyors $73,68050
      Marriage and Family Therapists $73,650100
      Accountants and Auditors $73,6401,950
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $73,13040
      Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $72,84040
      Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $72,04040
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $71,99070
      Cost Estimators $71,920720
      Music Directors and Composers $71,10040
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $71,00080
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $70,24050
      Art Directors $69,89050
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,8301,890
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $69,50040
      Computer Network Support Specialists $68,140110
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,010370
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $67,08080
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $66,24060
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $66,100120
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,030640
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $65,800330
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $65,650140
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $65,510190
      Physical Therapist Assistants $64,850220
      Directors, Religious Activities and Education $64,55070
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,530170
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $64,30050
      Hearing Aid Specialists $64,28070
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $63,830130
      Producers and Directors $63,820150
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,7701,050
      Mechanical Drafters $63,480140
      Human Resources Specialists $63,2101,100
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $63,19050
      Construction and Building Inspectors $63,080150
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,070310
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,0602,720
      Pipelayers $63,03030
      Financial Specialists, All Other $62,83040
      Healthcare Social Workers $62,810220
      Labor Relations Specialists $62,79060
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $62,54040
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,510890
      Crane and Tower Operators $62,46040
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $62,29030
      Logisticians $62,260320
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,110830
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $62,08090
      Insurance Sales Agents $61,990530
      Electricians $61,9801,270
      Postal Service Clerks $61,910120
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,9002,320
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $61,870140
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $61,860380
      Compliance Officers $61,760360
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,740780
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $61,680220
      Calibration Technologists and Technicians $61,680
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,640140
      Social Workers, All Other $61,61060
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $61,570350
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,5301,100
      Loan Officers $61,530280
      Lodging Managers $61,49040
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,380100
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,370110
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $61,170180
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,1601,040
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,1601,270
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,1401,500
      Food Service Managers $60,980300
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,84030
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $60,650270
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,630350
      Millwrights $60,30090
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,23070
      Surgical Technologists $60,070190
      Sheet Metal Workers $59,880220
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,740810
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,51080
      Operations Research Analysts $59,28050
      Medical Equipment Repairers $58,95070
      Curators $58,89030
      Fundraisers $58,840160
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,7301,560
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $58,67030
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $58,60080
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $58,240390
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $58,210180
      Computer User Support Specialists $57,930790
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $57,910220
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $57,87030
      Athletic Trainers $57,770160
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $57,720420
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,6704,820
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,490520
      Interior Designers $57,430100
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $56,85070
      Massage Therapists $56,790120
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $56,450340
      Mechanical Door Repairers $56,11090
      Drafters, All Other $55,80030
      Clergy $55,730160
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $55,670180
      Firefighters $55,440120
      Chefs and Head Cooks $55,430310
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $55,38040
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $55,120220
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $55,080250
      Tile and Stone Setters $55,05050
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,760970
      Training and Development Specialists $54,530490
      Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $54,23050
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $53,930120
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $53,810550
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $53,600250
      Conservation Scientists $53,35050
      Audio and Video Technicians $53,140180
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,110810
      Therapists, All Other $53,08040
      Highway Maintenance Workers $52,980280
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $52,950240
      Paramedics $52,790110
      Writers and Authors $52,72040
      Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $52,66050
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $52,640560
      Food Science Technicians $52,54050
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,9402,310
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $51,68060
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $51,63070
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $51,630130
      Editors $51,580120
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,58030
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,57080
      Tool and Die Makers $51,390150
      Carpenters $51,2702,790
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $51,230100
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,150120
      Recreational Therapists $50,97040
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,95090
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,860260
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,620280
      Public Relations Specialists $50,560260
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,560300
      Procurement Clerks $50,450130
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,32060
      Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $50,14040
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $50,02050
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,010350
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $49,990270
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,9301,430
      Rehabilitation Counselors $49,850130
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,6501,060
      Costume Attendants $49,60040
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $49,440120
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,4202,690
      Machinists $49,390670
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,340390
      Solar Photovoltaic Installers $49,05080
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $49,010930
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,97050
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $48,94080
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $48,920130
      Roofers $48,800370
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $48,71060
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,650420
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $48,63070
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $48,53080
      Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $48,47060
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,340590
      Glaziers $48,30090
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $48,290380
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,130480
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $47,990110
      Tax Preparers $47,84070
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $47,84050
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $47,800110
      Construction Laborers $47,8002,470
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,790410
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,750220
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,66080
      Printing Press Operators $47,580370
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $47,43090
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,420160
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,2701,280
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,1101,390
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,0602,340
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $47,030170
      Opticians, Dispensing $46,910150
      Graphic Designers $46,890370
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $46,89070
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $46,800180
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $46,750110
      Dental Assistants $46,700650
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $46,64060
      Coaches and Scouts $46,610200
      Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $46,55060
      Medical Records Specialists $46,450220
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,420360
      Stonemasons $46,41040
      Bus Drivers, School $46,2901,010
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $46,28090
      Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $46,23070
      Advertising Sales Agents $46,170140
      Real Estate Sales Agents $46,120180
      Pourers and Casters, Metal $46,07030
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,07040
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $46,03070
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,940220
      Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $45,91040
      Parts Salespersons $45,890590
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $45,86050
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $45,76040
      Lighting Technicians $45,76030
      File Clerks $45,75060
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,70090
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $45,690310
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,6902,080
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,680330
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $45,640530
      Home Appliance Repairers $45,55060
      Billing and Posting Clerks $45,460720
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $45,330170
      Animal Trainers $45,30070
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $45,250130
      Order Clerks $45,020150
      Pest Control Workers $44,980100
      Travel Agents $44,84040
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,7404,140
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $44,640220
      Social and Human Service Assistants $44,250780
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $44,22070
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,1003,020
      Bill and Account Collectors $43,880170
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,8302,030
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $43,790350
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $43,560120
      Community Health Workers $43,12050
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $43,060190
      Customer Service Representatives $42,9604,010
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $42,780130
      Telemarketers $42,78030
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,710920
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $42,570160
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,47090
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $42,11050
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $41,910340
      Office Clerks, General $41,9104,650
      Photographers $41,690140
      Medical Assistants $41,6201,040
      Light Truck Drivers $41,3402,190
      Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $41,33040
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $41,190370
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,1906,400
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,960190
      Residential Advisors $40,880160
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $40,560170
      Food Batchmakers $40,370860
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $40,360120
      Credit Counselors $40,26080
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $40,20060
      Nursing Assistants $40,0903,200
      Meter Readers, Utilities $39,93040
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,920130
      Emergency Medical Technicians $39,730310
      Word Processors and Typists $39,46040
      Medical Equipment Preparers $39,370120
      Furniture Finishers $39,310110
      Tutors $39,200160
      Counter and Rental Clerks $39,200560
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $39,170210
      Helpers--Production Workers $39,130600
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,050320
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,0401,730
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $38,86040
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,8301,970
      Helpers--Carpenters $38,78040
      Pharmacy Aides $38,75030
      Phlebotomists $38,750150
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,580180
      Skincare Specialists $38,48080
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,400160
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $38,390280
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,080540
      Production Workers, All Other $38,050350
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,980250
      Data Entry Keyers $37,810170
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,7801,530
      Tire Repairers and Changers $37,740150
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,63050
      Tellers $37,600410
      Driver/Sales Workers $37,590960
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $37,44030
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,4201,060
      Security Guards $37,360860
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,910230
      Library Technicians $36,76040
      Pharmacy Technicians $36,750690
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,480220
      Cooks, Restaurant $35,7802,180
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $35,730100
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,640490
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,5601,830
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $35,410220
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,3803,870
      Couriers and Messengers $35,360110
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $35,360730
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,290760
      Stockers and Order Fillers $35,2604,760
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $35,01090
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $35,010240
      Floral Designers $34,89080
      Funeral Attendants $34,68090
      Bakers $34,500860
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $34,480120
      Bicycle Repairers $34,44040
      Sewing Machine Operators $34,420230
      Recreation Workers $34,220500
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,2101,940
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $34,180310
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,8001,520
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $33,510120
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $33,43050
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $33,41080
      Religious Workers, All Other $33,32060
      School Bus Monitors $33,210120
      Tour and Travel Guides $32,580130
      Cooks, All Other $32,09080
      Dietetic Technicians $31,72080
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $31,290520
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,100640
      Animal Caretakers $30,900480
      Parking Attendants $30,580100
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,280730
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $30,10060
      Food Preparation Workers $30,030980
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $29,910140
      Retail Salespersons $29,6907,430
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,6306,420
      Waiters and Waitresses $29,4503,520
      Dishwashers $29,010830
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,5706,280
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,5501,290
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,530890
      Bartenders $28,4101,370
      Library Assistants, Clerical $28,350180
      Cashiers $28,2505,380
      Childcare Workers $28,130500
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $28,030720
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,730700
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $27,400330
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $27,200130
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000860
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,880170
      Cooks, Short Order $24,630
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $22,720120