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Average salary by job family in York
| Management | $121,940 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $107,010 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $103,450 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $102,340 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $92,950 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $88,370 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,750 |
| Construction and Extraction | $66,620 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $62,780 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,290 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,100 |
| Protective Service | $59,580 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,450 |
| Production | $50,860 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,700 |
| Sales and Related | $46,300 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,990 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,240 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,010 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,760 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,190 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,050 |
Highest-paying jobs in York
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$364,040
- Radiologists$334,390
- Family Medicine Physicians$287,850
- Pediatricians, General$274,970
- Chief Executives$271,260
- Nurse Anesthetists$250,240
- Personal Financial Advisors$171,080
- Dentists, General$166,730
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$163,530
- Veterinarians$160,660
Most common jobs in York and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 7,360 | $42,480 | $43,380 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,340 | $38,810 | $37,030 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,240 | $28,070 | $27,920 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,740 | $117,970 | $99,640 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,680 | $33,460 | $30,480 |
| Cashiers | 4,040 | $29,710 | $29,360 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,680 | $93,310 | $96,210 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,500 | $60,560 | $58,590 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,400 | $33,890 | $32,690 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,040 | $45,370 | $44,620 |
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Cost of living in York
Prices in the York area are 4% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 96.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,080 therefore buys what $63,625 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $309,967, 3.8 times the median household income of $82,238.
$309,967typical home value
$82,238median household income
96.0BEA price parity
459,312metro population
Take-home pay in York
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,830 | $30,642 | $2,554 |
| Median wage | $48,170 | $39,406 | $3,284 |
| Average wage | $61,080 | $49,383 | $4,115 |
| 75th percentile wage | $72,800 | $57,810 | $4,817 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Salaries for every job in York
Management25 jobs
- Chief Executives$271K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$164K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$154K
- Financial Managers$148K
- Marketing Managers$141K
- Sales Managers$140K
- Human Resources Managers$137K
- Managers, All Other$134K
- Purchasing Managers$132K
- Training and Development Managers$129K
- Natural Sciences Managers$126K
- Industrial Production Managers$121K
- Administrative Services Managers$120K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$118K
- General and Operations Managers$118K
- Construction Managers$118K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$116K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$114K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$112K
- Facilities Managers$98K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$75K
- Social and Community Service Managers$68K
- Food Service Managers$65K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$65K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical38 jobs
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$364K
- Radiologists$334K
- Family Medicine Physicians$288K
- Pediatricians, General$275K
- Nurse Anesthetists$250K
- Dentists, General$167K
- Veterinarians$161K
- Pharmacists$139K
- Optometrists$136K
- Nurse Practitioners$131K
- Physician Assistants$122K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Occupational Therapists$102K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Registered Nurses$93K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$85K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$84K
- Dental Hygienists$84K
- Respiratory Therapists$79K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Chiropractors$70K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Surgical Technologists$66K
- Athletic Trainers$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$63K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$58K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Paramedics$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$51K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47K
- Opticians, Dispensing$47K
- Psychiatric Technicians$44K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Dietetic Technicians$33K
Computer and Mathematical13 jobs
- Software Developers$123K
- Computer Network Architects$122K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$121K
- Operations Research Analysts$113K
- Data Scientists$104K
- Computer Systems Analysts$104K
- Database Administrators$99K
- Information Security Analysts$97K
- Computer Programmers$90K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$87K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$85K
- Computer User Support Specialists$62K
Architecture and Engineering18 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$118K
- Environmental Engineers$109K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$101K
- Engineers, All Other$101K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$100K
- Mechanical Engineers$99K
- Civil Engineers$98K
- Industrial Engineers$98K
- Landscape Architects$88K
- Surveyors$80K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Mechanical Drafters$70K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$68K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$64K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$61K
Business and Financial Operations24 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$171K
- Management Analysts$108K
- Project Management Specialists$106K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$104K
- Labor Relations Specialists$100K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$92K
- Logisticians$92K
- Budget Analysts$91K
- Cost Estimators$87K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$86K
- Compliance Officers$85K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$81K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$81K
- Human Resources Specialists$80K
- Loan Officers$80K
- Credit Analysts$77K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$75K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$70K
- Fundraisers$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$58K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$53K
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
- Chemists$97K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$92K
- School Psychologists$91K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$90K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$64K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63K
- Chemical Technicians$58K
- Food Science Technicians$45K
Construction and Extraction17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$87K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81K
- Electricians$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$68K
- Carpenters$67K
- Sheet Metal Workers$67K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$66K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61K
- Pipelayers$58K
- Roofers$56K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$53K
- Construction Laborers$53K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$52K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$51K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$51K
Educational Instruction and Library18 jobs
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$87K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$85K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$78K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$73K
- Instructional Coordinators$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$69K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$58K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Tutors$43K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$42K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair20 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Millwrights$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$67K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$54K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$50K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$43K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media11 jobs
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$81K
- Interpreters and Translators$70K
- Producers and Directors$70K
- Interior Designers$64K
- Public Relations Specialists$62K
- Graphic Designers$60K
- Audio and Video Technicians$58K
- Coaches and Scouts$54K
- Photographers$50K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45K
- Floral Designers$35K
Protective Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$111K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$98K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84K
- Firefighters$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$62K
- Security Guards$41K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$39K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76K
- Health Education Specialists$75K
- Healthcare Social Workers$67K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$63K
- Community Health Workers$62K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$55K
- Clergy$50K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
Production50 jobs
- Gas Plant Operators$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$71K
- Tool and Die Makers$65K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$64K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61K
- Machinists$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$56K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$50K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$50K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$50K
- Printing Press Operators$49K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$47K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$46K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$44K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$44K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$43K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Food Batchmakers$43K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Bakers$38K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$38K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
Office and Administrative Support40 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Procurement Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$57K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$57K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$53K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Order Clerks$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$44K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Tellers$42K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$32K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$31K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Engineers$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$84K
- Insurance Sales Agents$84K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$79K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$61K
- Advertising Sales Agents$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$35K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Telemarketers$32K
- Cashiers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Crane and Tower Operators$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$48K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$45K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$45K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$32K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Parking Attendants$32K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66K
- Massage Therapists$63K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$62K
- Dental Assistants$51K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$44K
- Nursing Assistants$44K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Orderlies$42K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$40K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$69K
- Skincare Specialists$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43K
- Residential Advisors$42K
- Concierges$40K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$33K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$24K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Waiters and Waitresses$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Bartenders$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Cooks, Short Order$24K
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Salary in York: questions
What is a good salary in York?
Half of all workers in the York metro earn less than $48,170 and the average is $61,080. Earning more than $72,800 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in York to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,979, because prices here are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in York?
General Internal Medicine Physicians ($364,040), Radiologists ($334,390), Family Medicine Physicians ($287,850).
What is the average salary in Hanover?
Hanover is part of the York-Hanover, PA metro area, where the average salary is $61,080 a year and the median $48,170. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Hanover, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area York-Hanover, PA (49620), all occupations and 389 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
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