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title: Erie, PA Jobs — Top Employers & Pay Data
description: Explore jobs in Erie, Pennsylvania across manufacturing, healthcare, education,
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date: 2026-09-28T19:13:44Z
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# Erie, PA Jobs — Top Employers & Pay Data

**State:** [Pennsylvania Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 1,309

**Hiring momentum:** -35.5% — 20 new postings in the last 28 days vs 31 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,843
- Median salary: $45K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $36K – $75K
- Remote share: 3.1%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 1,843 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Erie, PA: Hospitals and Health Care (43% of all postings), followed by Retail and Restaurants.
- Pay in Erie, PA runs 36% below the United States median ($45K vs $70K).
- New postings for Erie, PA fell 36% in the last 28 days (20 vs 31 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Erie, PA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 795 | $42K |
| Retail | 265 | $32K |
| Restaurants | 81 | — |
| Railroad Equipment Manufacturing | 55 | $84K |
| Environmental Services | 47 | — |
| Financial Services | 32 | — |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 31 | — |
| Insurance | 31 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Erie, PA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 160 | — |
| Retail Sales Associate | 81 | — |
| Patient Care Technician | 61 | — |
| Customer Service Representative | 46 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 45 | — |
| Physician Assistant | 38 | — |
| Delivery Driver | 33 | — |
| Pharmacy Technician | 33 | — |
| Radiologic Technologist | 30 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Erie, PA

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [CVS Health Jobs & Careers — Pharmacy & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/cvs-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 66 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 56 |
| [WM Jobs & Careers — Environmental & Waste Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/wm?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 36 |
| [Starbucks Jobs & Careers — Coffee & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/starbucks?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 31 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 88 employers filed 243 petitions; 3% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Erie, PA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Erie Insurance Group | 38 | $121K |
| ValueMomentum | 29 | — |
| Wabtec | 13 | — |
| Allegheny Health Network | 13 | — |
| University of Pittsburgh Physicians | 12 | — |

[All H1B sponsors in Erie, PA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/erie-pa?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire the most in Erie, PA?

Manufacturing, healthcare, education, and logistics are the main hiring lanes in Erie. That mix comes from the Lake Erie port, healthcare, and manufacturing base and from employers such as UPMC Hamot, Erie Insurance, and Penn State Behrend, which support both frontline and professional roles.
### What is the typical salary for jobs in Erie, PA?

Erie pay is usually strongest in licensed, technical, management, or specialized roles tied to manufacturing and healthcare. Entry-level support or service jobs tend to sit lower, so the salary section on this page is the best way to compare current listings across the local market.
### Who are the top employers in Erie, PA?

Notable employers in Erie include UPMC Hamot, Erie Insurance, and Penn State Behrend. The employer table on this page is more useful than any fixed roster because it shows which organizations have active openings right now.
### Are remote jobs common in Erie, PA?

Remote and hybrid jobs do appear in Erie, especially in administration, customer support, finance, and selected digital roles. Even so, much of the local market still depends on on-site work because manufacturing, healthcare, and operations jobs are tied to physical workplaces.
### How can I expand my search beyond Erie, PA?

A wider search usually starts with Meadville, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo-linked markets. You can compare those markets from the nearby cities section, then open the <a href="/locations/pennsylvania">Pennsylvania jobs page</a> for a broader statewide view.
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