Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Lancaster
433 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Lancaster belongs to Cooks, Fast Food, at $27,260 per year. The highest is $503,970.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooks, Fast Food | $27,260 | 460 | |
| 2 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,500 | 220 | |
| 3 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $27,950 | 170 | |
| 4 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,050 | 150 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,120 | 800 | |
| 6 | Bartenders | $28,280 | 1,390 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,580 | 6,870 | |
| 8 | Cashiers | $28,680 | 5,280 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,120 | 840 | |
| 10 | Dishwashers | $29,140 | 850 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $503,970 | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $294,800 | 110 |
| Chief Executives | $224,160 | 260 |
| Physicians, All Other | $211,250 | — |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,020 | 290 |
| Database Architects | $146,400 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $142,460 | 530 |
| Dentists, General | $141,960 | 170 |
| Pharmacists | $134,320 | 450 |
| Financial Managers | $134,280 | 950 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,940 | 350 |
| Computer Network Architects | $133,350 | 110 |
| Veterinarians | $132,480 | 180 |
| Optometrists | $132,360 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $129,480 | 810 |
| Human Resources Managers | $128,050 | 270 |
| Lawyers | $125,510 | 520 |
| Marketing Managers | $124,850 | 340 |
| Physician Assistants | $124,070 | 340 |
| Purchasing Managers | $121,570 | 100 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $114,670 | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $111,860 | 550 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $110,040 | 460 |
| Managers, All Other | $106,720 | 480 |
| Public Relations Managers | $105,770 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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