Top Paying Jobs in Erie, PA
Erie, PA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 23,740 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($277,880), Nurse Anesthetists ($212,120), Chief Executives ($170,340). The cost of living index is 90.95 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,212/month.
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Avg. median salary
90.95
Cost of living index
$1,212
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Erie
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $106K | $50.92/hr |
| 22 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 23 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $105K | $50.38/hr |
| 24 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $104K | $50.06/hr |
| 25 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.46/hr |
| 26 | Software Developers | Technology | $102K | $48.82/hr |
| 27 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $101K | N/A |
| 28 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $100K | $48.24/hr |
| 29 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $98K | N/A |
| 30 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $98K | $47.14/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Erie
Cost of living vs. national average-9.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,212/mo
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