Chemical Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
Chemical Engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $116,970 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $116,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($125,040)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,940; the top 10% earn over $177,510. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Materials Engineers$98,030 median in Pennsylvania
- Nuclear Engineers$133,250 median in Pennsylvania
- Materials Scientists$106,920 median in Pennsylvania
- Aerospace Engineers$133,940 median in Pennsylvania
- Automotive Engineers$97,920 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineers$97,920 median in Pennsylvania
Chemical Engineers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do chemical engineers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $116,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,940 and the top 10% earn over $177,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for chemical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 41 (−6% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.