Accountants and Auditors Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $64,840 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $39,130
90th percentile $114,810
Employed locally 910
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,130
    25th
    $50,240
    50th (median)
    $64,840
    75th
    $86,130
    90th
    $114,810

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 105% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $95,640
    Napa, CA $94,780
    Lexington Park, MD $90,330
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $84,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,260
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $82,240

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Human Resources Specialists $60,280
    Project Management Specialists $95,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,050
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,450
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,720
    Management Analysts $84,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Erie, PA is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.30 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Erie, PA is 20.6% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Erie?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $39,130 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,240.