Electrical Engineers Salary in Erie, PA

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

Median annual salary $106,150 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $51.03
10th percentile $73,540
90th percentile $166,090
Employed locally 180
National median $111,910

Compare Electrical Engineers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Erie, PA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Electrical Engineers
in
Erie, PA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,540
    25th
    $83,930
    50th (median)
    $106,150
    75th
    $136,920
    90th
    $166,090

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 173% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 73% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $129,070
    Lexington Park, MD $126,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $125,350
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,210
    Johnstown, PA $118,480
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $111,700

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$103,850
    Industrial Engineers$83,970
    Civil Engineers$92,730
    Mechanical Drafters$61,760
    Engineers, All Other$82,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Erie, PA is $51.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.19 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Erie, PA is 5.1% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,540 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,930.