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Wages by occupation in York-Hanover, PA
In York-Hanover, PA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $46,970 in May 2024, with 183,070 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In York-Hanover, PA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $46,970 in May 2024, with 183,070 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $235,300 for Nurse Anesthetists, the lowest $21,960 for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers. The largest occupation by headcount is Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand with 8,380 jobs at a median of $38,970. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | 110 | $235,300 | $185,880 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 130 | $218,180 | $90,340 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 240 | $206,380 | $106,360 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 50 | $168,490 | $109,010 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 320 | $140,080 | $104,080 | $208,740 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 330 | $136,870 | $89,840 | $199,350 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 60 | $136,560 | $84,420 | $178,760 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 310 | $134,510 | $106,660 | $161,760 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 640 | $134,310 | $78,770 | $221,080 | evidence → |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1011 | — | $132,550 | $51,470 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 590 | $129,750 | $72,630 | $191,880 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 190 | $129,090 | $75,190 | $207,880 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 240 | $128,770 | $103,520 | $161,360 | evidence → |
| Personal Financial Advisors 13-2052 | 180 | $128,000 | $38,150 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 110 | $125,330 | $64,970 | $212,400 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 110 | $124,670 | $78,400 | $182,470 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 380 | $124,110 | $62,970 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 250 | $123,650 | $68,620 | $207,130 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 260 | $123,070 | $84,220 | $149,210 | evidence → |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 30 | $122,510 | $47,610 | $154,120 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 520 | $121,850 | $67,070 | $217,030 | evidence → |
| Computer Occupations, All Other 15-1299 | 560 | $119,820 | $68,390 | $157,980 | evidence → |
| Training and Development Managers 11-3131 | 40 | $119,300 | $71,930 | $186,140 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers 33-1021 | 40 | $111,870 | $80,290 | $119,080 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 33-1012 | 130 | $108,780 | $72,710 | $137,830 | evidence → |
| Operations Research Analysts 15-2031 | 30 | $108,430 | $45,740 | $171,910 | evidence → |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051 | 240 | $107,320 | $47,690 | $132,480 | evidence → |
| Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 | 440 | $106,530 | $67,690 | $171,140 | evidence → |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 19-3033 | 80 | $106,520 | $50,570 | $171,330 | evidence → |
| Management Analysts 13-1111 | 420 | $105,810 | $61,950 | $149,410 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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