Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Erie
345 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Erie belongs to Family Medicine Physicians, at $277,880 per year. The lowest published median is $21,550.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $277,880 | 40 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $212,120 | 70 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $170,340 | 100 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,380 | 180 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $137,530 | 80 | |
| 6 | Purchasing Managers | $135,580 | 40 | |
| 7 | Optometrists | $134,230 | 40 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $131,610 | 300 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $128,360 | 220 | |
| 10 | Lawyers | $128,130 | 260 | |
| 11 | Veterinarians | $123,670 | 70 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $122,100 | 260 | |
| 13 | Financial Managers | $121,550 | 430 | |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | $120,090 | 130 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $118,050 | 260 | |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $111,260 | 170 | |
| 17 | Electrical Engineers | $109,260 | 200 | |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | $107,970 | 230 | |
| 19 | Mechanical Engineers | $106,890 | 590 | |
| 20 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,300 | 120 | |
| 21 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $105,910 | 110 | |
| 22 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,810 | — | |
| 23 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $104,800 | 100 | |
| 24 | Human Resources Managers | $104,120 | 130 | |
| 25 | Labor Relations Specialists | $102,870 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,550 | 120 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $22,450 | 70 |
| Bartenders | $22,730 | 1,130 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $23,390 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,450 | 350 |
| Dishwashers | $26,300 | 440 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,430 | 500 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,540 | 3,510 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,060 | 420 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,860 | 6,640 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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