Engineers, All Other Salary in Erie, PA

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

Median annual salary $82,670 -29.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.75
10th percentile $63,040
90th percentile $119,870
Employed locally 60
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,040
    25th
    $71,170
    50th (median)
    $82,670
    75th
    $108,730
    90th
    $119,870

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 134% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $135,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $131,250
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $125,670
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $125,220
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $119,810

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $103,850
    Industrial Engineers $83,970
    Electrical Engineers $106,150
    Civil Engineers $92,730
    Mechanical Drafters $61,760
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Erie, PA is $39.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.08 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Erie, PA is 29.8% below the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Erie?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $63,040 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,170.