Software Developers Salary in Erie, PA

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

Median annual salary $98,480 -26% vs national
Median hourly $47.34
10th percentile $61,610
90th percentile $132,060
Employed locally 360
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,610
    25th
    $79,690
    50th (median)
    $98,480
    75th
    $125,510
    90th
    $132,060

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 160% Median Software Developers salary is 60% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,010
    Napa, CA $131,050
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $130,670
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $129,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $129,430
    Lexington Park, MD $128,830

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,380
    Computer Systems Analysts$78,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$85,400
    Data Scientists$77,160
    Computer Occupations, All Other$101,700
    Computer Programmers$71,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Erie, PA is $47.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.55 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Erie, PA is 26% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Erie?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $61,610 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,690.