How much does an engineer make in Pennsylvania?
$109,000a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Pennsylvania. That is $52.38 an hour or $9,079 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.38
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,390Median: $109,000Highest 10%: $164,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,390 | $29.51 | |
| 25th | $79,890 | $38.41 | |
| Median | $109,000 | $52.38 | |
| 75th | $138,600 | $66.63 | |
| 90th | $164,700 | $79.16 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $124,600 |
| Reading, PA | $118,900 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $112,400 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $105,800 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $104,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $97,590 |
| Lancaster, PA | $96,500 |
| Scranton, PA | $96,410 |
| York, PA | $93,940 |
| Erie, PA | $82,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 33. South Carolina | $110,500 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $110,400 |
| 35. Utah | $110,300 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $109,000 |
| 37. Minnesota | $108,900 |
| 38. Florida | $105,400 |
| 39. Nevada | $103,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $52.38 ($109,000 a year).
Do engineers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $109,000 against $122,900 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for engineer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays engineers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $124,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.