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Wages by occupation in Erie, PA
In Erie, PA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $43,410 in May 2024, with 119,610 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Erie, PA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $43,410 in May 2024, with 119,610 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $225,490 for Family Medicine Physicians, the lowest $21,080 for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other. The largest occupation by headcount is Home Health and Personal Care Aides with 6,550 jobs at a median of $27,790. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 100 | $225,490 | $104,230 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | 100 | $204,690 | $183,440 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 50 | $186,060 | $58,800 | $232,570 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 150 | $177,440 | $83,060 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 160 | $148,880 | $96,140 | $220,060 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 40 | $131,160 | $68,330 | $219,300 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 250 | $130,680 | $91,520 | $154,040 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Architects 15-1241 | 50 | $130,000 | $47,180 | $148,970 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 290 | $126,520 | $90,630 | $197,310 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 240 | $122,130 | $103,390 | $138,010 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 110 | $120,620 | $55,530 | $189,480 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 50 | $119,990 | $79,090 | $207,750 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 260 | $112,960 | $55,300 | $198,620 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 140 | $112,720 | $96,550 | $135,850 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 33-1012 | 100 | $112,590 | $58,250 | $128,510 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 460 | $109,120 | $66,870 | $178,470 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers 33-1021 | 40 | $108,580 | $78,830 | $108,580 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 110 | $107,800 | $65,000 | $196,180 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 70 | $106,600 | $64,620 | $163,730 | evidence → |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1071 | 160 | $106,580 | $50,580 | $233,430 | evidence → |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 180 | $106,150 | $73,540 | $166,090 | evidence → |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators 33-3021 | 100 | $105,020 | $62,340 | $113,910 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 260 | $104,300 | $57,210 | $218,280 | evidence → |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 570 | $103,850 | $63,460 | $169,870 | evidence → |
| Computer Occupations, All Other 15-1299 | 120 | $101,700 | $48,200 | $143,400 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 220 | $101,280 | $62,530 | $167,030 | evidence → |
| Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 | 260 | $101,050 | $67,630 | $152,270 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 360 | $98,480 | $61,610 | $132,060 | evidence → |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1011 | 100 | $97,500 | $40,010 | $207,060 | evidence → |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary 11-9033 | 120 | $96,150 | $63,330 | $213,650 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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