Lancaster's readily available workforce is not only prepared to meet the needs of current and future businesses and industries, but is looking to do so here in Fairfield County.
A regional workforce totaling nearly one million.
A student base of 80,000 from the main campuses of The Ohio State University and Ohio University.
Traditional and non-traditional educational opportunities available through Ohio University's Lancaster Campus, which tailor course offerings to meet the changing needs of local employers.
A two-campus career and technical school district, Fairfield Career Center and Lancaster City Schools Vocational Program
Talent Availability
Within a 30 minute drivetime of Lancaster, Ohio, there are 3,360 jobs and 6,378 employed residents in relevant occupations. The top jobs and wages by occupation in a 30-minute drivetime area include:
Mechanical Engineering Technicians | $25.59 Median Hourly Wage
Electricians | $20.00 Median Hourly Wage
Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Workers | $22.13 Median Hourly Wage
Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $22.38 Median Hourly Wage
Prepress Technicians and Workers | $19.92 Median Hourly Wage
Fairfield County Commuter Maps
Commute by distance for workers in the area:
42.6% commute less than 10 miles
33.4% commute 10-24 miles
13.0% commute 25-50 miles
11.1% commute 50+ miles
Fairfield County Commuters Going from Home to Work
Fairfield County Commuters Going from Work to Home
