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Erie, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($20k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)

Erie, PA job market overview (May 2026)

The Erie, PA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 478 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Erie, PA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Erie, PA.

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers32——
Fast Food and Counter Workers28——
Managers, All Other18——
Respiratory Therapists10$15k n=3—
Retail Salespersons10——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time76$20k n=10—
Part-time49$15k n=4$19.27/hr n=5
Temporary26$18k n=10—
Intern4——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail165—$19.27/hr n=6
Healthcare159$15k n=29—
Food Service / Restaurants148——
Consumer Goods36—$19.27/hr n=6
Financial Services8——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager60
  • Retail Associate56
  • Restaurant Manager / GM35
  • Crew / Cashier34
  • Server / Host14
  • Delivery Driver14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers32
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers28
  • Managers, All Other18
  • Respiratory Therapists10
  • Retail Salespersons10
  • Nursing Assistants7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail165
  • Healthcare159
  • Food Service / Restaurants148
  • Consumer Goods36
  • Financial Services8
  • Manufacturing5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified321 · 67%
  • Full-time76 · 16%
  • Part-time49 · 10%
  • Temporary26 · 5%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 0%

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