Chief Executives Salary in Erie, PA

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

Median annual salary $177,440 -14% vs national
Median hourly $85.31
10th percentile $83,060
90th percentile —
Employed locally 150
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,060
    25th
    $124,800
    50th (median)
    $177,440

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 289% Median Chief Executives salary is 189% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $310,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $275,270
    Napa, CA $241,590
    Reading, PA $229,740
    Lexington Park, MD $225,000

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $82,390
    Medical and Health Services Managers $95,680
    Financial Managers $109,120
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $126,520
    Sales Managers $112,960
    Industrial Production Managers $101,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Erie, PA is $85.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $212.53 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Erie, PA is 14% below the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Erie?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $83,060 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,800.