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Average salary by job family in Erie
| Management | $108,690 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $103,560 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $93,300 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $90,680 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $86,850 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $77,800 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $77,610 |
| Construction and Extraction | $60,400 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $60,230 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,490 |
| Protective Service | $58,270 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $54,650 |
| Community and Social Service | $51,410 |
| Production | $47,730 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $45,110 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,310 |
| Sales and Related | $42,120 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $41,590 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,980 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,610 |
| Healthcare Support | $33,740 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,170 |
Highest-paying jobs in Erie
- Family Medicine Physicians$261,100
- Chief Executives$241,110
- Nurse Anesthetists$219,950
- Physicians, All Other$180,650
- Optometrists$164,590
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$158,040
- Dentists, General$149,250
- Lawyers$144,230
- Purchasing Managers$142,300
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$141,220
Most common jobs in Erie and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,640 | $29,430 | $27,860 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,510 | $26,730 | $26,540 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,340 | $32,110 | $28,610 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,060 | $87,030 | $80,000 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,840 | $105,670 | $89,840 |
| Cashiers | 2,610 | $27,980 | $28,340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,200 | $35,730 | $35,920 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,150 | $43,050 | $42,220 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,120 | $49,660 | $45,340 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,840 | $33,540 | $28,590 |
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Cost of living in Erie
Prices in the Erie area are 9% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $55,110 therefore buys what $60,594 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $224,109, 3.6 times the median household income of $61,476.
$224,109typical home value
$61,476median household income
91.0BEA price parity
269,544metro population
Take-home pay in Erie
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $32,960 | $27,652 | $2,304 |
| Median wage | $44,460 | $36,539 | $3,045 |
| Average wage | $55,110 | $44,769 | $3,731 |
| 75th percentile wage | $64,030 | $51,663 | $4,305 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Salaries for every job in Erie
Management23 jobs
- Chief Executives$241K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$158K
- Purchasing Managers$142K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$141K
- Sales Managers$133K
- Financial Managers$131K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$126K
- Marketing Managers$125K
- Human Resources Managers$118K
- Managers, All Other$114K
- Industrial Production Managers$108K
- Construction Managers$108K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$106K
- General and Operations Managers$106K
- Administrative Services Managers$103K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$101K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$96K
- Facilities Managers$92K
- Natural Sciences Managers$92K
- Social and Community Service Managers$71K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$65K
- Food Service Managers$61K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$52K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering11 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$123K
- Mechanical Engineers$107K
- Civil Engineers$99K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$96K
- Engineers, All Other$93K
- Industrial Engineers$90K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$65K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$64K
- Surveyors$63K
- Mechanical Drafters$61K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical34 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$261K
- Nurse Anesthetists$220K
- Physicians, All Other$181K
- Optometrists$165K
- Dentists, General$149K
- Veterinarians$129K
- Pharmacists$126K
- Nurse Practitioners$118K
- Physician Assistants$113K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Physical Therapists$94K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$87K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$79K
- Dental Hygienists$77K
- Chiropractors$71K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$68K
- Respiratory Therapists$67K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60K
- Athletic Trainers$59K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Therapists, All Other$55K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Paramedics$52K
- Medical Records Specialists$47K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45K
- Opticians, Dispensing$42K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$41K
- Pharmacy Technicians$40K
- Psychiatric Technicians$39K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$39K
- Dietetic Technicians$32K
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$107K
- Information Security Analysts$103K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$100K
- Data Scientists$89K
- Computer Systems Analysts$89K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88K
- Database Administrators$77K
- Computer Programmers$77K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$71K
- Computer User Support Specialists$55K
Life, Physical, and Social Science5 jobs
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$126K
- Labor Relations Specialists$99K
- Project Management Specialists$97K
- Management Analysts$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$90K
- Financial Examiners$78K
- Accountants and Auditors$77K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$74K
- Cost Estimators$74K
- Compliance Officers$74K
- Logisticians$74K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$69K
- Loan Officers$68K
- Human Resources Specialists$68K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$67K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66K
- Fundraisers$63K
- Tax Preparers$62K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$49K
Construction and Extraction15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$68K
- Sheet Metal Workers$67K
- Electricians$66K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$66K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$64K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$63K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62K
- Carpenters$58K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$55K
- Roofers$52K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$52K
- Glaziers$49K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Construction Laborers$48K
Educational Instruction and Library32 jobs
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$116K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$84K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Instructional Coordinators$70K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$68K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$66K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$65K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$59K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$52K
- Tutors$44K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$43K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media7 jobs
Protective Service11 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$87K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79K
- Firefighters$72K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$52K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$38K
- Security Guards$38K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$38K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair18 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Millwrights$61K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$59K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$47K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$43K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$42K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$84K
- Health Education Specialists$74K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$70K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$63K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60K
- Healthcare Social Workers$59K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$57K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51K
- Clergy$48K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Production37 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$61K
- Tool and Die Makers$60K
- Machinists$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$47K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Food Batchmakers$41K
- Printing Press Operators$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Production Workers, All Other$39K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Bakers$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Office and Administrative Support36 jobs
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$61K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Procurement Clerks$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$45K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- New Accounts Clerks$44K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Order Clerks$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- File Clerks$43K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Tellers$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$33K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$32K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Engineers$88K
- Insurance Sales Agents$87K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$86K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$76K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66K
- Advertising Sales Agents$56K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$56K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Parts Salespersons$38K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$43K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Light Truck Drivers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31K
- Parking Attendants$29K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- Skincare Specialists$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$43K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42K
- Residential Advisors$42K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$31K
- Childcare Workers$29K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$28K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$23K
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$61K
- Massage Therapists$60K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$59K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Dental Assistants$45K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$44K
- Nursing Assistants$41K
- Phlebotomists$41K
- Medical Assistants$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Waiters and Waitresses$34K
- Bartenders$33K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Cooks, Restaurant$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Dishwashers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Cooks, Short Order$23K
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Salary in Erie: questions
What is a good salary in Erie?
Half of all workers in the Erie metro earn less than $44,460 and the average is $55,110. Earning more than $64,030 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Erie to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $63,456, because prices here are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Erie?
Family Medicine Physicians ($261,100), Chief Executives ($241,110), Nurse Anesthetists ($219,950).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Erie, PA (21500), all occupations and 345 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
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