Salaries in Erie, PA

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Erie, PA • 365 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Erie, PA

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Family Medicine Physicians $225,490 100
Nurse Anesthetists $204,690 100
Dentists, General $186,060 50
Chief Executives $177,440 150
Architectural and Engineering Managers $148,880 160
Purchasing Managers $131,160 40

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Family Medicine Physicians $225,490 100
      Nurse Anesthetists $204,690 100
      Dentists, General $186,060 50
      Chief Executives $177,440 150
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $148,880 160
      Purchasing Managers $131,160 40
      Pharmacists $130,680 250
      Computer Network Architects $130,000 50
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $126,520 290
      Nurse Practitioners $122,130 240
      Marketing Managers $120,620 110
      Optometrists $119,990 50
      Sales Managers $112,960 260
      Physician Assistants $112,720 140
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $112,590 100
      Financial Managers $109,120 460
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $108,580 40
      Human Resources Managers $107,800 110
      Veterinarians $106,600 70
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $106,580 160
      Electrical Engineers $106,150 180
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $105,810 —
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $105,020 100
      Lawyers $104,300 260
      Mechanical Engineers $103,850 570
      Computer Occupations, All Other $101,700 120
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $101,330 40
      Managers, All Other $101,280 220
      Industrial Production Managers $101,050 260
      Software Developers $98,480 360
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $97,500 100
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $96,150 120
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $95,970 110
      Medical and Health Services Managers $95,680 530
      Project Management Specialists $95,180 470
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $94,680 100
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $94,290 610
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $93,620 —
      Civil Engineers $92,730 110
      Information Security Analysts $92,660 40
      Physical Therapists $91,870 230
      Administrative Services Managers $91,700 70
      Construction Managers $88,260 70
      Occupational Therapists $88,220 160
      Speech-Language Pathologists $87,670 140
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,400 170
      Management Analysts $84,990 220
      Industrial Engineers $83,970 420
      Social Workers, All Other $83,550 70
      Engineers, All Other $82,670 60
      School Psychologists $82,520 40
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $82,420 90
      General and Operations Managers $82,390 2,710
      Personal Financial Advisors $81,380 100
      Sales Engineers $81,000 40
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $80,750 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,840 440
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,650 50
      Physicians, All Other $78,210 510
      Facilities Managers $78,120 110
      Computer Systems Analysts $78,060 370
      Registered Nurses $77,950 3,030
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $77,270 50
      Data Scientists $77,160 150
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,930 60
      Financial and Investment Analysts $76,750 140
      Natural Sciences Managers $76,550 30
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,290 50
      Chiropractors $76,150 40
      Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $75,920 40
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $75,910 110
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $75,660 180
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $75,510 30
      Dental Hygienists $75,080 160
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $74,780 40
      Labor Relations Specialists $74,290 50
      Financial Examiners $73,960 30
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,110 90
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,110 730
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $72,970 40
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $72,550 160
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $72,190 90
      Computer Programmers $71,830 60
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $71,560 80
      Logisticians $71,440 140
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $71,150 50
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $68,550 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,440 420
      Database Administrators $67,880 40
      Respiratory Therapists $67,690 120
      Sheet Metal Workers $66,100 60
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $65,990 100
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $65,640 80
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $65,220 30
      Millwrights $65,150 80
      Firefighters $64,990 140
      Electricians $64,980 380
      Computer Network Support Specialists $64,910 30
      Accountants and Auditors $64,840 910
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,720 280
      Social and Community Service Managers $64,620 200
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,160 300
      Instructional Coordinators $63,870 210
      Compliance Officers $63,420 210
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,310 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $63,150 70
      Health Education Specialists $62,790 40
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $62,580 80
      Fundraisers $62,490 100
      Editors $62,340 40
      Therapists, All Other $62,310 40
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,290 990
      Insurance Sales Agents $62,280 280
      Cost Estimators $62,210 160
      Tool and Die Makers $62,110 240
      Counselors, All Other $61,900 40
      Mechanical Drafters $61,760 60
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $61,560 250
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,160 170
      Postal Service Clerks $61,110 50
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $61,100 80
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,090 700
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,900 900
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,880 890
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,770 140
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $60,710 30
      Rehabilitation Counselors $60,510 80
      Training and Development Specialists $60,470 210
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,450 310
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $60,400 50
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $60,320 40
      Human Resources Specialists $60,280 570
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $59,720 30
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,560 390
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,210 40
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,180 840
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,130 90
      Food Service Managers $59,120 210
      Healthcare Social Workers $59,120 130
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,050 410
      Construction and Building Inspectors $58,800 50
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $58,660 30
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $58,480 160
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,260 240
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,140 1,160
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $57,890 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,880 390
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $57,770 90
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,620 140
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $57,600 180
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $57,530 30
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,510 420
      Producers and Directors $57,410 60
      Physical Therapist Assistants $57,350 110
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,750 240
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $56,740 320
      Carpenters $56,540 500
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $56,210 40
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,160 60
      Massage Therapists $56,140 90
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,070 190
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $54,430 50
      Surveyors $53,650 40
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $53,560 70
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $53,510 140
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $53,160 130
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $53,000 370
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,000 250
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $52,950 30
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $52,790 100
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $52,460 170
      Public Relations Specialists $51,970 120
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,920 180
      Surgical Technologists $51,840 120
      Chefs and Head Cooks $51,810 150
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $51,420 200
      Computer User Support Specialists $51,380 450
      Athletic Trainers $51,040 50
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $50,600 50
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $50,350 110
      Highway Maintenance Workers $50,280 210
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,280 1,350
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,990 420
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,790 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $49,720 40
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,660 560
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $49,500 100
      Coaches and Scouts $49,490 150
      Paramedics $49,460 70
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,260 140
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $49,240 30
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,160 670
      Machinists $48,940 740
      Loan Officers $48,740 110
      Real Estate Sales Agents $48,690 50
      Graphic Designers $48,490 130
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,330 70
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,310 640
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,250 50
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $48,100 180
      Marriage and Family Therapists $48,000 70
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $47,860 130
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $47,820 80
      Audio and Video Technicians $47,720 60
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $47,440 410
      Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,370 70
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $47,030 50
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $46,970 40
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,860 120
      Roofers $46,700 90
      Procurement Clerks $46,450 40
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $46,350 30
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $46,210 50
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $46,130 60
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $46,050 100
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $45,850 50
      Construction Laborers $45,750 500
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $45,560 110
      Glaziers $45,500 30
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,290 230
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,230 60
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,160 1,320
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $45,110 150
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,070 80
      Medical Records Specialists $45,000 120
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,640 950
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $44,640 120
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,580 690
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $44,540 50
      New Accounts Clerks $44,430 40
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,400 650
      Billing and Posting Clerks $44,260 280
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,190 340
      Pourers and Casters, Metal $44,060 40
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,620 2,320
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $43,510 80
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $43,510 40
      Community Health Workers $43,260 40
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,140 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,110 1,050
      Order Clerks $43,080 50
      Tax Preparers $42,990 30
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,990 380
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,680 290
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $42,330 110
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $42,330 60
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $42,290 30
      Bill and Account Collectors $42,060 50
      Clergy $41,840 90
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,650 420
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $41,490 40
      Helpers--Production Workers $41,210 250
      Bus Drivers, School $41,200 320
      Word Processors and Typists $40,930 40
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,760 130
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,260 50
      Advertising Sales Agents $40,220 60
      Medical Equipment Preparers $40,040 50
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $39,900 100
      Office Clerks, General $39,680 2,190
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,410 80
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,380 160
      Social and Human Service Assistants $39,250 610
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $39,090 110
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $39,040 —
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,970 1,330
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $38,860 50
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,830 700
      Printing Press Operators $38,730 130
      Dental Assistants $38,720 190
      Customer Service Representatives $38,700 1,750
      Residential Advisors $38,690 160
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,690 110
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $38,680 50
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,550 440
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,470 70
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $38,290 60
      Medical Assistants $38,250 590
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $38,220 40
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,150 370
      Opticians, Dispensing $38,080 70
      Psychiatric Technicians $38,000 130
      Nursing Assistants $37,850 1,680
      File Clerks $37,780 70
      Production Workers, All Other $37,700 150
      Light Truck Drivers $37,660 950
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,330 860
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,170 1,020
      Phlebotomists $37,000 180
      Funeral Attendants $36,840 50
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,620 1,760
      Food Batchmakers $36,600 180
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $36,580 90
      Tire Repairers and Changers $36,490 90
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $36,370 40
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $36,330 110
      Physical Therapist Aides $36,210 40
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,160 490
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,930 50
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,880 800
      Tellers $35,870 360
      Data Entry Keyers $35,860 70
      Orderlies $35,860 90
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,850 30
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,840 280
      Couriers and Messengers $35,800 50
      Counter and Rental Clerks $35,780 220
      Security Guards $35,700 810
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,560 570
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $35,400 80
      Stockers and Order Fillers $35,270 1,990
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $35,260 170
      Pharmacy Technicians $35,170 380
      Parts Salespersons $35,090 220
      Helpers--Electricians $35,080 30
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,950 90
      Emergency Medical Technicians $34,860 150
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $34,740 130
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $34,330 310
      Skincare Specialists $34,160 110
      Dietetic Technicians $34,060 40
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,910 60
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $33,800 70
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $33,470 100
      Bakers $32,730 260
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,630 370
      Tutors $32,420 140
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $31,930 40
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $31,780 30
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,500 260
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,410 1,740
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,290 870
      Recreation Workers $31,140 240
      Sewing Machine Operators $30,920 50
      Cooks, Restaurant $30,830 1,310
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $30,800 50
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,280 290
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,260 430
      Food Preparation Workers $29,650 450
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $29,550 220
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,290 180
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,040 590
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,970 1,050
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,870 170
      Parking Attendants $28,870 70
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $28,850 100
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,820 220
      Animal Caretakers $28,620 210
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,590 380
      Retail Salespersons $28,340 3,510
      Cashiers $28,070 2,460
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,790 6,550
      Library Assistants, Clerical $27,710 120
      Waiters and Waitresses $27,560 1,830
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,450 3,360
      Dishwashers $27,110 430
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,280 420
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $25,830 340
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,820 400
      Childcare Workers $24,300 370
      Driver/Sales Workers $23,900 380
      Bartenders $21,950 980
      Cooks, Short Order $21,850 80
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $21,550 120
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $21,080 60