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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | School Psychologists | Science | $83K | $39.67/hr |
| 52 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $82K | $39.66/hr |
| 53 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $82K | $39.57/hr |
| 54 | Facilities Managers | Management | $82K | $39.28/hr |
| 55 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $81K | $39.07/hr |
| 56 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $81K | $38.93/hr |
| 57 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $81K | $38.88/hr |
| 58 | Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $81K | N/A |
| 59 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $81K | $38.7/hr |
| 60 | Firefighters | Public Safety | $80K | $38.6/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-9.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,212/mo
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