How much does a materials engineer make in Pennsylvania?
$98,030a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Pennsylvania. That is $47.13 an hour or $8,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.13
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,790Median: $98,030Highest 10%: $173,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,790 | $30.19 | |
| 25th | $76,760 | $36.90 | |
| Median | $98,030 | $47.13 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.71 | |
| 90th | $173,500 | $83.43 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $125,200 |
| Allentown, PA | $116,500 |
| Reading, PA | $99,040 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $98,440 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $92,740 |
| Lancaster, PA | $79,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 33. Nevada | $99,010 |
| 34. Missouri | $98,860 |
| 35. Nebraska | $98,270 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $98,030 |
| 37. Maine | $97,110 |
| 38. Wisconsin | $96,210 |
| 39. Michigan | $94,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $47.13 ($98,030 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $98,030 against $112,900 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for materials engineer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 36 of 45 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays materials engineers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $125,200 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.