Mechanical Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #36 of 51 · PA
8.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $103,740 ≈ $50/hr
Median annual salary $97,920
Employment 13,550
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $65,770P25 $79,090 Median $97,920P75 $125,270P90 $150,950
About 80% of mechanical engineerss in Pennsylvania earn between $65,770 and $150,950. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mechanical engineers salary in Pennsylvania is $103,740, about 8.7% below the U.S. average ($113,610). That works out to roughly $50/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | $106,890 | $107,050 | 590 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $104,410 | $112,030 | 4,850 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $102,980 | $110,500 | 880 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $101,400 | $104,680 | 130 |
| Reading, PA | $98,540 | $99,080 | 430 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $98,050 | $102,860 | 3,470 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $95,910 | $103,500 | 160 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $95,000 | $98,180 | 470 |