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Lancaster, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)

Lancaster, PA job market overview (June 2026)

The Lancaster, PA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 475 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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 Associate59—$19/hr n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager39$120k n=3—
Food Service36——
Cook / Kitchen21——
Server / Host20——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time48—$19.27/hr n=11
Full-time34$120k n=5$19.27/hr n=3
Contract11——
Temporary4——
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail225$96k n=4$19.27/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants148——
Consumer Goods116—$19.27/hr n=13
Real Estate48——
Healthcare27——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate59
  • Store Supervisor / Manager39
  • Food Service36
  • Cook / Kitchen21
  • Server / Host20
  • Crew / Cashier17

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail225
  • Food Service / Restaurants148
  • Consumer Goods116
  • Real Estate48
  • Healthcare27
  • Manufacturing25

Employment mix

  • Unspecified374 · 79%
  • Part-time48 · 10%
  • Full-time34 · 7%
  • Contract11 · 2%
  • Temporary4 · 1%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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