Civil Engineers Salary in Erie, PA

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

Median annual salary $92,730 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.58
10th percentile $66,040
90th percentile $161,120
Employed locally 110
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,040
    25th
    $74,920
    50th (median)
    $92,730
    75th
    $107,570
    90th
    $161,120

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 151% Median Civil Engineers salary is 51% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $122,820
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $110,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,190
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $102,010
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $99,820
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $98,830

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $103,850
    Industrial Engineers $83,970
    Electrical Engineers $106,150
    Mechanical Drafters $61,760
    Engineers, All Other $82,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Erie, PA is $44.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.64 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Erie, PA is 6.9% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Erie?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,040 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,920.