Lancaster engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Lancaster, PA metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$94,556
Lancaster
Top earners
$140,084
Higher end
vs national
-21% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
PA
Pennsylvania
Engineers in the Lancaster, PA metro earn an estimated $94,556, -21% vs national, with top earners near $140,084. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Lancaster
Estimated pay for each discipline in Lancaster. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $136,740 | $199,090 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $103,530 | $159,990 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $103,530 | $159,990 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $103,530 | $159,990 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $103,530 | $159,990 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $103,530 | $159,990 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $103,530 | $159,990 | Estimate | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $100,160 | $146,350 | Verified | ||
| Systems Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,580 | $134,980 | Estimate | ||
| Robotics Engineer Emerging | $96,580 | $134,980 | Estimate | ||
| Entry-Level Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,580 | $134,980 | Estimate | ||
| Senior Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,580 | $134,980 | Estimate | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $95,220 | $132,340 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $88,790 | $132,470 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $84,970 | $127,400 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$136,740
90th
$199,090
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$103,530
90th
$159,990
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$103,530
90th
$159,990
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$103,530
90th
$159,990
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$103,530
90th
$159,990
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$103,530
90th
$159,990
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$103,530
90th
$159,990
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$100,160
90th
$146,350
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Systems Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,580
90th
$134,980
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Robotics Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,580
90th
$134,980
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Entry-Level Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,580
90th
$134,980
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Senior Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,580
90th
$134,980
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$95,220
90th
$132,340
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$88,790
90th
$132,470
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$84,970
90th
$127,400
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What affects engineering pay in Lancaster
- ▹Local market. Lancaster pay runs -21% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Pennsylvania statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Lancaster, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Lancaster — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Lancaster, PA, weighted by local employment (2,410 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →