Salaries in Erie, PA metro area
Typical pay for 345 jobs in the Erie, PA metro area. The median for all workers is $44,460 a year ($21.38 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$44,460
Median hourly
$21.38
Workers
120,480
vs U.S. median
-13%
Highest paying jobs in Erie, PA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physician | $277,880 | 40 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $212,120 | 70 |
| Chief Executive | $170,340 | 100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,380 | 180 |
| Dentists, General | $137,530 | 80 |
| Purchasing Manager | $135,580 | 40 |
| Optometrist | $134,230 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $131,610 | 300 |
| Pharmacist | $128,360 | 220 |
| Lawyer | $128,130 | 260 |
| Veterinarian | $123,670 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,100 | 260 |
| Financial Manager | $121,550 | 430 |
| Marketing Manager | $120,090 | 130 |
| Sales Manager | $118,050 | 260 |
Most common jobs in Erie, PA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,640 | $27,860 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,510 | $26,540 |
| Retail Salesperson | 3,340 | $28,610 |
| Registered Nurse | 3,060 | $80,000 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,840 | $89,840 |
| Cashier | 2,610 | $28,340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,200 | $35,920 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,150 | $42,220 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,120 | $45,340 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,840 | $28,590 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,810 | $36,980 |
| Nursing Assistant | 1,800 | $39,430 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,780 | $33,840 |
| Customer Service Representative | 1,610 | $41,720 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,380 | $54,770 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Pennsylvania.
All 345 jobs by category
Management Occupations (23)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (21)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (10)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (11)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (5)Community and Social Service Occupations (12)Legal Occupations (2)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (32)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (7)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (34)Healthcare Support Occupations (11)Protective Service Occupations (11)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (13)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (5)Personal Care and Service Occupations (13)Sales and Related Occupations (15)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (36)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (1)Construction and Extraction Occupations (15)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (18)Production Occupations (37)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (13)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $70,000 | $33.65 | 970 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $73,420 | $35.30 | 260 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $61,920 | $29.77 | 300 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $71,720 | $34.48 | 170 |
| Compliance Officer | $64,860 | $31.18 | 210 |
| Cost Estimator | $69,370 | $33.35 | 160 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $78,780 | $37.88 | 130 |
| Financial Examiner | $73,960 | $35.56 | 30 |
| Fundraiser | $57,780 | $27.78 | 100 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $60,860 | $29.26 | 540 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $102,870 | $49.46 | 50 |
| Loan Officer | $54,530 | $26.22 | 130 |
| Logistician | $71,380 | $34.32 | 160 |
| Management Analyst | $79,130 | $38.05 | 260 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $60,700 | $29.18 | 420 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $46,240 | $22.23 | 60 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $97,370 | $46.81 | 100 |
| Project Management Specialist | $93,590 | $45.00 | 520 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $59,720 | $28.71 | 30 |
| Tax Preparer | $58,460 | $28.11 | 50 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $63,380 | $30.47 | 240 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $70,120 | $33.71 | 30 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $104,800 | $50.38 | 100 |
| Computer Programmer | $78,060 | $37.53 | 40 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $80,500 | $38.70 | 440 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $52,000 | $25.00 | 440 |
| Data Scientist | $79,560 | $38.25 | 140 |
| Database Administrator | $74,540 | $35.84 | 30 |
| Information Security Analyst | $92,660 | $44.55 | 40 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $88,070 | $42.34 | 160 |
| Software Developer | $101,550 | $48.82 | 390 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $81,270 | $39.07 | 40 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $60,320 | $29.00 | 50 |
| Civil Engineer | $79,370 | $38.16 | 130 |
| Electrical Engineer | $109,260 | $52.53 | 200 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $62,060 | $29.84 | 40 |
| Engineers, All Other | $82,490 | $39.66 | 50 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $55,010 | $26.45 | 60 |
| Industrial Engineer | $86,430 | $41.55 | 500 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $57,970 | $27.87 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $106,890 | $51.39 | 590 |
| Surveyor | $53,650 | $25.79 | 40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $95,910 | $46.11 | 50 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $50,810 | $24.43 | 40 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $62,580 | $30.09 | 80 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $80,980 | $38.93 | 80 |
| School Psychologist | $82,520 | $39.67 | 40 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $44,810 | $21.54 | 490 |
| Clergy | $44,040 | $21.17 | 60 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $62,270 | $29.94 | 30 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $57,430 | $27.61 | 260 |
| Health Education Specialist | $67,600 | $32.50 | 70 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,390 | $29.04 | 130 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $49,670 | $23.88 | 70 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $63,150 | $30.36 | 150 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $61,710 | $29.67 | 70 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $39,710 | $19.09 | 640 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $84,990 | $40.86 | 60 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $49,820 | $23.95 | 770 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $128,130 | $61.60 | 260 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $56,040 | $26.94 | 170 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $48,450 | $23.30 | 130 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $43,410 | — | 170 |
| Editor | $58,240 | $28.00 | 50 |
| Graphic Designer | $54,940 | $26.41 | 120 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,410 | $17.99 | 60 |
| Producers and Directors | $58,940 | $28.34 | 70 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $53,060 | $25.51 | 180 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $44,930 | $21.60 | 230 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $44,970 | $21.62 | 60 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,860 | $13.40 | 6,640 |
| Massage Therapist | $58,600 | $28.18 | 80 |
| Medical Assistant | $39,640 | $19.06 | 460 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $43,870 | $21.09 | 70 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 | $18.96 | 1,800 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $58,470 | $28.11 | 40 |
| Phlebotomist | $39,280 | $18.89 | 180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $59,120 | $28.42 | 110 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $34,890 | $16.77 | 80 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $51,250 | $24.64 | 410 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $34,280 | $16.48 | 30 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $96,470 | $46.38 | 100 |
| Firefighter | $80,280 | $38.60 | 140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $97,880 | $47.06 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $97,860 | $47.05 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $46,160 | $22.19 | 60 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $32,330 | $15.54 | 180 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $80,860 | $38.88 | 660 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $33,020 | $15.87 | 120 |
| Security Guard | $34,530 | $16.60 | 840 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $22,730 | $10.93 | 1,130 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $51,340 | $24.68 | 150 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,620 | $17.13 | 500 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $33,550 | $16.13 | 1,330 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $22,450 | $10.79 | 70 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,060 | $13.01 | 420 |
| Dishwasher | $26,300 | $12.65 | 440 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,540 | $12.76 | 3,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,980 | $18.26 | 910 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $29,620 | $14.24 | 370 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $32,300 | $15.53 | 280 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,450 | $11.27 | 350 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,590 | $13.75 | 1,840 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $43,050 | $20.70 | 140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $51,480 | $24.75 | 110 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $33,840 | $16.27 | 1,780 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $36,600 | $17.60 | 870 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $28,560 | $13.73 | 620 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,430 | $12.71 | 500 |
| Animal Caretaker | $29,780 | $14.32 | 210 |
| Childcare Worker | $28,030 | $13.48 | n/a |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $37,510 | $18.04 | 320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $40,700 | $19.57 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $45,540 | $21.89 | 240 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $35,540 | $17.09 | 410 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $28,100 | $13.51 | 130 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $23,390 | $11.25 | 50 |
| Recreation Worker | $32,410 | $15.58 | 250 |
| Residential Advisor | $37,030 | $17.80 | 150 |
| Skincare Specialist | $41,600 | $20.00 | 40 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,550 | $10.36 | 120 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $50,160 | $24.12 | 50 |
| Cashier | $28,340 | $13.63 | 2,610 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $36,950 | $17.76 | 240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $74,380 | $35.76 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $41,440 | $19.92 | 1,010 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,160 | $31.33 | 290 |
| Parts Salesperson | $35,900 | $17.26 | 240 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $47,290 | $22.74 | 50 |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,610 | $13.76 | 3,340 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $46,710 | $22.46 | 40 |
| Sales Engineer | $82,300 | $39.57 | 30 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $56,210 | $27.02 | 460 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $60,680 | $29.18 | 960 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $75,510 | $36.30 | 30 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $60,630 | $29.15 | 170 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,930 | $17.27 | 50 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $58,740 | $28.24 | 40 |
| Carpenter | $56,850 | $27.33 | 530 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $58,790 | $28.27 | n/a |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $63,110 | $30.34 | 60 |
| Construction Laborer | $46,480 | $22.35 | 540 |
| Electrician | $65,820 | $31.64 | 420 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $79,350 | $38.15 | 420 |
| Glazier | $45,500 | $21.88 | 30 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $48,800 | $23.46 | 230 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $58,030 | $27.90 | 280 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $47,620 | $22.90 | 130 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $66,410 | $31.93 | 280 |
| Roofer | $50,440 | $24.25 | 140 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $56,210 | $27.03 | 40 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $65,710 | $31.59 | 70 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $43,050 | $20.70 | 280 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $33,370 | $16.04 | 250 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $35,560 | $17.10 | 250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $56,260 | $27.05 | 370 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $54,770 | $26.33 | 1,380 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $41,320 | $19.87 | 420 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $36,980 | $17.78 | 1,810 |
| Light Truck Driver | $38,660 | $18.59 | 860 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,180 | $17.40 | 350 |
| Parking Attendant | $27,990 | $13.46 | 80 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $46,380 | $22.30 | 170 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $29,930 | $14.39 | 220 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,920 | $17.27 | 2,200 |