Economy
Increasing
Change in Average Salary
What does this measure?
The cumulative percentage change in average salary since 2010.
Why is this important?
Salaries are a gauge of overall economic health and a measure of the degree to which employees are sharing in the prosperity of a community. They also indicate the vitality of a region and its ability to compete and attract workers.
How does our county compare?
The total average salary in Lancaster County has increased 7% between 2010 and 2023. This compares to growth of 8% in the state and 11% in the nation. The largest increases in average salary since 2010 was in Lebanon County (10%).
Notes about the data
Data are presented in constant 2023 dollars. Worker salaries are reported by place of work, not residence. Data for this indicator are expected to be released in the third quarter.
Change in Average Salary
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | N/A | -0% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 7% | 14% | 14% | 10% | 8% |
| Lancaster County | N/A | -1% | -1% | -1% | -0% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 13% | 12% | 8% | 7% |
| Berks County | N/A | -1% | -0% | -1% | 1% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 12% | 11% | 6% | 6% |
| Chester County | N/A | 0% | -0% | -0% | 3% | 5% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 11% | 10% | 5% | 2% |
| Cumberland County | N/A | -1% | -1% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 4% | 5% | 12% | 10% | 6% | 4% |
| Dauphin County | N/A | -0% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 6% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 6% | 13% | 11% | 6% | 4% |
| Lebanon County | N/A | 0% | -1% | -2% | -1% | 2% | 3% | 5% | 5% | 7% | 14% | 15% | 11% | 10% |
| York County | N/A | -0% | -2% | -2% | -2% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 9% | 9% | 5% | 4% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Average Total Salary
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $63,905 | $63,713 | $64,229 | $64,192 | $65,085 | $67,090 | $66,601 | $67,126 | $67,501 | $68,528 | $73,051 | $72,751 | $70,050 | $69,250 |
| Lancaster County | $54,204 | $53,510 | $53,410 | $53,418 | $53,945 | $55,814 | $55,876 | $56,244 | $56,245 | $56,980 | $61,259 | $60,947 | $58,741 | $57,946 |
| Berks County | $58,146 | $57,719 | $57,949 | $57,508 | $58,650 | $60,392 | $60,522 | $60,810 | $61,106 | $60,998 | $65,311 | $64,546 | $61,378 | $61,400 |
| Chester County | $83,397 | $83,524 | $83,246 | $83,121 | $85,975 | $87,644 | $84,873 | $85,259 | $86,191 | $86,443 | $92,504 | $92,065 | $87,574 | $85,306 |
| Cumberland County | $59,703 | $59,027 | $58,991 | $59,762 | $60,600 | $60,942 | $60,244 | $61,076 | $61,960 | $62,726 | $66,613 | $65,686 | $63,138 | $62,083 |
| Dauphin County | $63,631 | $63,395 | $63,968 | $64,147 | $65,055 | $67,289 | $65,981 | $66,602 | $66,487 | $67,643 | $72,135 | $70,752 | $67,704 | $66,158 |
| Lebanon County | $49,330 | $49,332 | $48,774 | $48,352 | $49,061 | $50,487 | $50,812 | $51,704 | $51,709 | $52,873 | $56,450 | $56,868 | $54,812 | $54,084 |
| York County | $57,316 | $57,079 | $56,077 | $55,980 | $56,131 | $57,720 | $58,117 | $59,136 | $59,226 | $59,470 | $62,644 | $62,696 | $60,350 | $59,757 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Notes: Figures are in constant 2023 dollars. N/A - Data not available or not disclosed.
Notes: Figures are in constant 2023 dollars. N/A - Data not available or not disclosed.
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