What is the average salary in Erie, PA?
$54,260a year
Average yearly pay across 345 jobs with official data in the Erie, PA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $26.09
- Jobs with data
- 345
- Workers counted
- 113,330
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Family Medicine Physician | $277,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $212,100 |
| Chief Executive | $170,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $149,400 |
| Dentist | $137,500 |
| Purchasing Manager | $135,600 |
| Optometrist | $134,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $131,600 |
| Pharmacist | $128,400 |
| Lawyer | $128,100 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $27,860 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,540 |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,610 |
| Registered Nurse | $80,000 |
| General and Operations Manager | $89,840 |
| Cashier | $28,340 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $35,920 |
| Office Clerk | $42,220 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $45,340 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $28,590 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$94,270
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$149,400
- Chief Executive$170,300
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$131,600
- Construction Manager$97,190
- Education Administrator$98,190
- Education Administrator$105,900
- Education and Childcare Administrator$49,520
- Facilities Manager$81,690
- Financial Manager$121,600
- Food Service Manager$60,330
- General and Operations Manager$89,840
- Human Resources Manager$104,100
- Industrial Production Manager$100,300
- Manager$108,000
- Marketing Manager$120,100
- Medical and Health Services Manager$96,420
- Natural Sciences Manager$74,870
- Property$56,920
- Purchasing Manager$135,600
- Sales Manager$118,100
- Social and Community Service Manager$66,520
- Transportation$98,050
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$70,000
- Business Operations Specialist$73,420
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$61,920
- Claims Adjuster$71,720
- Compliance Officer$64,860
- Cost Estimator$69,370
- Financial and Investment Analyst$78,780
- Financial Examiner$73,960
- Fundraiser$57,780
- Human Resources Specialist$60,860
- Labor Relations Specialist$102,900
- Loan Officer$54,530
- Logistician$71,380
- Management Analyst$79,130
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$60,700
- Meeting$46,240
- Personal Financial Advisor$97,370
- Project Management Specialist$93,590
- Tax Examiner and Collector$59,720
- Tax Preparer$58,460
- Training and Development Specialist$63,380
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Support Specialist$70,120
- Computer Occupation$104,800
- Computer Programmer$78,060
- Computer Systems Analyst$80,500
- Computer User Support Specialist$52,000
- Data Scientist$79,560
- Database Administrator$74,540
- Information Security Analyst$92,660
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$88,070
- Software Developer$101,600
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$81,270
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$60,320
- Civil Engineer$79,370
- Electrical Engineer$109,300
- Engineer$82,490
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$62,060
- Industrial Engineer$86,430
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$55,010
- Mechanical Drafter$57,970
- Mechanical Engineer$106,900
- Surveyor$53,650
Life, physical, and social science
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$95,910
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$50,810
- Medical Scientist$62,580
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$80,980
- School Psychologist$82,520
Community and social service
- Child$44,810
- Clergy$44,040
- Community and Social Service Specialist$62,270
- Educational$57,430
- Health Education Specialist$67,600
- Healthcare Social Worker$60,390
- Marriage and Family Therapist$49,670
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$63,150
- Rehabilitation Counselor$61,710
- Social and Human Service Assistant$39,710
- Social Worker$84,990
- Substance Abuse$49,820
Legal
- Lawyer$128,100
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$56,040
Educational instruction and library
- Art$62,760
- Biological Science Teacher$95,750
- Business Teacher$106,300
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$58,960
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$60,210
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$72,190
- Chemistry Teacher$101,300
- Communications Teacher$80,750
- Education Teacher$67,890
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$38,170
- Elementary School Teacher$69,920
- Engineering Teacher$105,800
- English Language and Literature Teacher$76,270
- Health Specialties Teacher$97,500
- Instructional Coordinator$71,180
- Kindergarten Teacher$62,530
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$51,300
- Mathematical Science Teacher$75,500
- Middle School Teacher$62,330
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$65,880
- Postsecondary Teacher$75,910
- Preschool Teacher$33,580
- Psychology Teacher$76,170
- Secondary School Teacher$65,870
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$38,530
- Social Work Teacher$75,920
- Special Education Teacher$61,160
- Special Education Teacher$59,070
- Special Education Teacher$71,660
- Substitute Teacher$49,580
- Teaching Assistant$33,770
- Tutor$41,710
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$48,450
- Coach and Scout$43,410
- Editor$58,240
- Graphic Designer$54,940
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$37,410
- Producer and Director$58,940
- Public Relations Specialist$53,060
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$55,150
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$42,420
- Chiropractor$62,990
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$46,350
- Dental Hygienist$77,360
- Dentist$137,500
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$76,510
- Dietetic Technician$28,870
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$66,730
- Emergency Medical Technician$37,650
- Family Medicine Physician$277,900
- Health Technologist and Technician$39,980
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$60,510
- Medical Records Specialist$42,640
- Nurse Anesthetist$212,100
- Nurse Practitioner$122,100
- Occupational Therapist$93,560
- Optician$39,120
- Optometrist$134,200
- Paramedic$53,820
- Pharmacist$128,400
- Pharmacy Technician$37,340
- Physical Therapist$94,830
- Physician$73,600
- Physician Assistant$111,300
- Psychiatric Technician$37,860
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$62,500
- Registered Nurse$80,000
- Respiratory Therapist$62,480
- Speech-Language Pathologist$84,190
- Surgical Technologist$60,440
- Therapist$62,310
- Veterinarian$123,700
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$39,110
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$44,930
- Healthcare Support Worker$44,970
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$27,860
- Massage Therapist$58,600
- Medical Assistant$39,640
- Medical Equipment Preparer$43,870
- Nursing Assistant$39,430
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$58,470
- Phlebotomist$39,280
- Physical Therapist Assistant$59,120
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$34,890
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$51,250
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$34,280
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$96,470
- Firefighter$80,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$97,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$46,160
- Lifeguard$32,330
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,860
- Protective Service Worker$33,020
- Security Guard$34,530
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$22,730
- Chef and Head Cook$51,340
- Cook$35,620
- Cook$33,550
- Cook$22,450
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$27,060
- Dishwasher$26,300
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$26,540
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$37,980
- Food Preparation Worker$29,620
- Food Server$32,300
- Host and Hostess$23,450
- Waiter and Waitress$28,590
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,430
- Animal Caretaker$29,780
- Childcare Worker$28,030
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$37,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$40,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$45,540
- Hairdresser$35,540
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$28,100
- Personal Care and Service Worker$23,390
- Recreation Worker$32,410
- Residential Advisor$37,030
- Skincare Specialist$41,600
- Usher$21,550
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$50,160
- Cashier$28,340
- Counter and Rental Clerk$36,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$74,380
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$41,440
- Insurance Sales Agent$65,160
- Parts Salesperson$35,900
- Real Estate Sales Agent$47,290
- Retail Salesperson$28,610
- Sale and Related Worker$46,710
- Sales Engineer$82,300
- Sales Representative$75,510
- Sales Representative$60,680
- Sales Representatives of Service$56,210
- Security$60,630
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$44,140
- Billing and Posting Clerk$44,360
- Bookkeeping$45,300
- Courier and Messenger$37,020
- Court$42,760
- Customer Service Representative$41,720
- Data Entry Keyer$36,840
- Dispatcher$47,960
- Eligibility Interviewer$55,220
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$58,820
- File Clerk$40,150
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$59,390
- Hotel$29,060
- Human Resources Assistant$46,560
- Information and Record Clerk$41,090
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$37,580
- Interviewer$40,280
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$39,840
- Library Assistant$28,540
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$41,880
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$42,210
- New Accounts Clerk$44,430
- Office Clerk$42,220
- Order Clerk$43,890
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$54,900
- Postal Service Clerk$62,910
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,480
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$69,680
- Procurement Clerk$47,690
- Production$52,100
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$52,620
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$32,210
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$32,710
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$41,850
- Shipping$39,280
- Teller$36,360
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$35,930
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$58,740
- Carpenter$56,850
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$58,790
- Construction and Building Inspector$63,110
- Construction Laborer$46,480
- Electrician$65,820
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$79,350
- Glazier$45,500
- Highway Maintenance Worker$48,800
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$58,030
- Painter$47,620
- Plumber$66,410
- Roofer$50,440
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$56,210
- Sheet Metal Worker$65,710
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$49,050
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$46,840
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$57,720
- Coin$37,590
- Computer$41,150
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$86,850
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$72,580
- Heating$58,990
- Helpers--Installation$39,040
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$59,620
- Installation$44,040
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$45,760
- Maintenance Worker$43,510
- Millwright$61,260
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$59,670
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$58,610
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$61,330
- Tire Repairer and Changer$36,610
Production
- Baker$33,790
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$39,710
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$45,420
- Coating$43,690
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,210
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$58,320
- Cutting$43,470
- Electrical$37,190
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$41,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,130
- Food Batchmaker$42,380
- Forging Machine Setter$55,250
- Foundry Mold and Coremaker$46,290
- Grinding$45,390
- Heat Treating Equipment Setter$48,120
- Helpers--Production Worker$40,920
- Inspector$42,480
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$43,140
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$30,080
- Machinist$55,120
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$46,910
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,340
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$45,110
- Molding$36,530
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$44,890
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$40,330
- Plating Machine Setter$36,870
- Printing Press Operator$36,090
- Production Worker$38,670
- Separating$35,530
- Sewing Machine Operator$36,990
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$47,670
- Tool and Die Maker$63,740
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,180
- Welder$49,180
- Welding$41,530
- Woodworking Machine Setter$35,360
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$43,050
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$33,370
- Driver/Sales Worker$35,560
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$56,260
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$54,770
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$41,320
- Laborer and Freight$36,980
- Light Truck Driver$38,660
- Packer and Packager$36,180
- Parking Attendant$27,990
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$46,380
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$29,930
- Stocker and Order Filler$35,920
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Erie, PA?
About $54,260 a year ($26.09 an hour): the average of the 345 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Erie, PA?
Family Medicine Physician ($277,900), Nurse Anesthetist ($212,100), Chief Executive ($170,300).
What are the most common jobs in Erie, PA?
Home Health and Personal Care Aide (6,640 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (3,510 jobs), Retail Salesperson (3,340 jobs).
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.