Mechanical Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
Mechanical Engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $97,920 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($104,110)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,550
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,770; the top 10% earn over $150,950. Nationally the range is $73,990 to $164,340.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Mechatronics Engineers$108,950 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$133,940 median in Pennsylvania
- Chemical Engineers$116,970 median in Pennsylvania
- Materials Engineers$98,030 median in Pennsylvania
- Industrial Engineers$99,560 median in Pennsylvania
- Automotive Engineers$97,920 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Mechanical Engineers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do mechanical engineers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $97,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,770 and the top 10% earn over $150,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for mechanical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $104,110). Living costs are not included.