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Lancaster, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($19.27/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)

Lancaster, PA job market overview (May 2026)

The Lancaster, PA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 306 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lancaster, PA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lancaster, PA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate32—$19/hr n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager22——
Crew / Cashier17——
Cook / Kitchen13——
Restaurant Manager / GM12——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time37—$19.27/hr n=10
Full-time18——
Intern5——
Contract5——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail169—$19.27/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants96——
Consumer Goods66—$19.27/hr n=12
Healthcare11——
Transportation & Logistics10——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate32
  • Store Supervisor / Manager22
  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Restaurant Manager / GM12
  • Server / Host11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers12
  • Retail Salespersons11
  • Pharmacy Technicians7
  • Stockers and Order Fillers6
  • Managers, All Other6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail169
  • Food Service / Restaurants96
  • Consumer Goods66
  • Healthcare11
  • Transportation & Logistics10
  • Financial Services9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified238 · 78%
  • Part-time37 · 12%
  • Full-time18 · 6%
  • Intern5 · 2%
  • Contract5 · 2%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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