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How much does a meat make in Lancaster?

$38,580a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $18.55 an hour or $3,215 a month.

Hourly
$18.55
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
43 of 133
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,000Median: $38,580Highest 10%: $38,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,000$13.94
25th$37,420$17.99
Median$38,580$18.55
75th$38,580$18.55
90th$38,580$18.55

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for meats.

Philadelphia, PA$38,150
Scranton, PA$35,490
Meat salary in Pennsylvania Meat salary in all states

Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,630
Tool and Die Maker$60,280
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,970
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$56,810
Machinist$56,700
Welder$54,370
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$54,330
Paper Goods Machine Setter$52,560
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Lancaster?

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $18.55 ($38,580 a year).

Do meats make more in Lancaster than the national average?

Yes: $38,580 against $38,300 nationally, 1% more.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $36,480, so Lancaster pays 6% more.

Where does Lancaster rank for meat pay?

43 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Lancaster?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,580 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.