How much does a lawyer make in Lancaster?
$125,500a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $60.34 an hour or $10,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.34
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 166 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,030Median: $125,500Highest 10%: $231,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,030 | $38.96 | |
| 25th | $83,080 | $39.94 | |
| Median | $125,500 | $60.34 | |
| 75th | $166,400 | $80.00 | |
| 90th | $231,900 | $111.50 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $170,700 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $133,000 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $131,400 |
| Erie, PA | $128,100 |
| York, PA | $126,400 |
| Allentown, PA | $126,200 |
| Reading, PA | $125,800 |
| State College, PA | $107,900 |
| Lebanon, PA | $102,500 |
| Williamsport, PA | $102,000 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $101,000 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $100,700 |
| Scranton, PA | $100,400 |
| Johnstown, PA | $93,710 |
| Altoona, PA | $83,390 |
Related jobs in Lancaster
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Title Examiner | $63,050 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $61,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $60.34 ($125,500 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Lancaster than the national average?
No: $125,500 against $159,700 nationally, 21% less.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $157,200, so Lancaster pays 20% less.
Where does Lancaster rank for lawyer pay?
166 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $231,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.