Materials Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
Materials Engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $98,030 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,790; the top 10% earn over $173,530. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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- Automotive Engineers$97,920 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$99,560 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do materials engineers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $98,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,790 and the top 10% earn over $173,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 45 (−13% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.