Lancaster, PA
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Lancaster, PA, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 424 detailed occupations covering about 225,060 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 11.1% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $211,070 | — | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $205,750 | +24.9% | 330 |
| Dentists, General | $162,380 | -2.4% | 210 |
| Chief Executives | $158,180 | +82.1% | 330 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $130,870 | -20.9% | 290 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,020 | -23.9% | 330 |
| Pharmacists | $128,550 | -5.5% | 420 |
| Financial Managers | $127,590 | +13.9% | 830 |
| Optometrists | $125,940 | -4.5% | 70 |
| Database Architects | $118,810 | -11.8% | 40 |
| Sales Managers | $118,440 | -12.4% | 650 |
| Managers, All Other | $112,820 | -15.5% | 460 |
| Human Resources Managers | $111,380 | -18.3% | 220 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $109,090 | -13.6% | 260 |
| Marketing Managers | $107,570 | -40.1% | 290 |
| Physician Assistants | $105,540 | -18.8% | 270 |
| Purchasing Managers | $104,980 | -23% | 80 |
| Construction Managers | $103,560 | -1.3% | 130 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $102,910 | +3.3% | 320 |
| Veterinarians | $102,640 | -13.8% | 180 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,490 | -8.3% | 550 |
| Computer Network Architects | $100,730 | -22.4% | 100 |
| Facilities Managers | $99,480 | -2.8% | 130 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $99,410 | -3.9% | 320 |
| Software Developers | $99,190 | -40.5% | 660 |