SOC 47-4051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Highway Maintenance Workers — Lancaster
Lancaster, PA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Lancaster, PA is $54,830 per year, 9.1% above the national median of $50,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Lancaster, PA is $54,830 per year, 9.1% above the national median of $50,260. Pay ranges from under $39,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $66,520 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,240 to $60,730.
Employment stands at 290, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Reading leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,160. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 229th of 433 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,320 | −21.8% |
| 25th | $47,240 | −6.0% |
| Median (50th) | $54,830 | +9.1% |
| 75th | $60,730 | +20.8% |
| 90th | $66,520 | +32.4% |
| Mean | $53,860 | +7.2% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | $59,160 | 280 | |
| 2 | Allentown | $58,360 | 540 | |
| 3 | Lebanon | $50,740 | 100 | |
| 4 | Pittsburgh | $49,710 | 2,270 | |
| 5 | York | $49,500 | 270 | |
| 6 | Scranton | $48,860 | 610 | |
| 7 | Erie | $48,800 | 230 | |
| 8 | Harrisburg | $48,250 | 410 | |
| 9 | Chambersburg | $47,890 | 110 | |
| 10 | State College | $47,410 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lancaster run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $54,830 goes as far as $56,178 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,178US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,830 a year, 9.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,320 to $66,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reading, at $59,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Lancaster, PA?
The median annual wage is $54,830, or $26.36 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,260, so pay in Lancaster, PA is 9.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lancaster, PA earns more than $66,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,320 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reading, at $59,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Lancaster, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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