Median DOL Salary
$80,290
Total DOL Filings
613
Companies Hiring
214
Cost of Living Index
95.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Lancaster, PA$80,290
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Lancaster, PA is 31.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Lancaster
Highest-Paying Occupations in Lancaster
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $115,326 | -31.7% | 14 |
| Engineers, All Other | $74,672 | -27.9% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $74,000 | -32.6% | 13 |
| Management Analysts | $73,778 | -21.6% | 5 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $71,000 | -18.7% | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,887 | -27.3% | 8 |
| Chemists | $70,013 | +10.3% | 7 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,000 | -46.7% | 8 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,400 | -37.3% | 5 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,000 | -18.4% | 12 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $60,000 | -8% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $46,000 | -40.5% | 9 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Pennsylvania
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Pennsylvania.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,510 | 14,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,810 | 2,010 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $217,670 | 2,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $212,470 | 70 |
| Physicists | $208,470 | 540 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $208,060 | 320 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $172,710 | 4,030 |
| Dentists, General | $168,740 | 3,210 |
| Physicians, All Other | $163,100 | 17,780 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,570 | 23,320 |
Salary Trend in Lancaster, PA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Lancaster, PA has a cost of living index of 95.6, which is 4.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $104,603 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $115,326 | $120,633 |
| Engineers, All Other | $74,672 | $78,109 |
| Electrical Engineers | $74,000 | $77,406 |
| Management Analysts | $73,778 | $77,174 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $71,000 | $74,268 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Lancaster, PA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Lancaster, PA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.