Median DOL Salary
$97,669
Total DOL Filings
2,608
Companies Hiring
565
Cost of Living Index
95.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Erie, PA$97,669
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Erie, PA is 60.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Erie
Highest-Paying Occupations in Erie
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $275,000 | +176.6% | 11 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $216,653 | +109.5% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $118,755 | +28% | 17 |
| Dentists, General | $115,000 | -31.9% | 5 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $100,000 | -35.2% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $100,000 | -38.1% | 19 |
| Actuaries | $93,050 | -13.5% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -26.1% | 37 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | -23.9% | 8 |
| Electrical Engineers | $73,861 | -32.7% | 13 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $66,950 | -31.3% | 37 |
| Industrial Engineers | $61,460 | -36.2% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $61,152 | -35% | 20 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $61,000 | -30.2% | 5 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,005 | -22.6% | 7 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $57,735 | -26.8% | 5 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $57,735 | -6.3% | 5 |
| Logisticians | $47,320 | -39.1% | 9 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $44,574 | -24.8% | 5 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $34,590 | -43.7% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Pennsylvania
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Pennsylvania.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,510 | 14,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,810 | 2,010 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $217,670 | 2,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $212,470 | 70 |
| Physicists | $208,470 | 540 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $208,060 | 320 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $172,710 | 4,030 |
| Dentists, General | $168,740 | 3,210 |
| Physicians, All Other | $163,100 | 17,780 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,570 | 23,320 |
Salary Trend in Erie, PA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Erie, PA has a cost of living index of 95.6, which is 4.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $104,603 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $275,000 | $287,657 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $216,653 | $226,624 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $118,755 | $124,221 |
| Dentists, General | $115,000 | $120,293 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $100,000 | $104,603 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.