Jobs & Employment in Lower Allen, PA
Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Labor Force
4,195
Employed
4,081
Mean Commute
N/A
How People Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.2%
Carpool7.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk0.3%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home12.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.8%
Government44.8%
Self-Employed6.3%
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)Data represents the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$98,010
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
| Occupation | Employment | Median Wage | Mean Wage | 10th Pct | 90th Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 7,770 | $98,010 | $118,160 | $47,250 | $207,990 |
| Registered Nurses | 8,950 | $85,500 | $90,420 | $75,960 | $106,930 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 3,310 | $74,640 | $80,350 | $49,180 | $118,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 4,510 | $66,040 | $68,940 | $46,860 | $93,780 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,470 | $60,890 | $61,020 | $40,580 | $80,190 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 3,340 | $49,370 | $52,580 | $34,210 | $75,470 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 5,620 | $48,340 | $48,860 | $38,490 | $61,040 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,740 | $46,780 | $46,220 | $33,900 | $60,510 |
| Light Truck Drivers | 3,290 | $45,510 | $50,080 | $22,670 | $95,940 |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,890 | $43,530 | $44,630 | $31,370 | $59,740 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 12,780 | $42,060 | $43,460 | $35,040 | $57,270 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,600 | $40,170 | $43,680 | $30,160 | $62,080 |
| Nursing Assistants | 4,140 | $39,010 | $40,440 | $36,530 | $46,320 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7,120 | $36,580 | $37,150 | $26,620 | $48,350 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 4,430 | $35,450 | $35,230 | $26,110 | $45,290 |
| Retail Salespersons | 7,420 | $30,360 | $34,210 | $22,710 | $45,710 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,120 | $29,370 | $36,120 | $18,080 | $60,210 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 11,900 | $28,710 | $29,900 | $24,120 | $36,170 |
| Cashiers | 5,710 | $28,610 | $29,210 | $22,580 | $34,930 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,420 | $28,350 | $28,430 | $22,030 | $35,370 |
Lower Allen, PA has an unemployment rate of 2.6% with a labor force of 4,195. About 77.2% of workers drive alone to work. 12.2% of workers work from home.