How much does a mechanical engineer make in Pennsylvania?
$97,920a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Pennsylvania. That is $47.08 an hour or $8,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.08
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,770Median: $97,920Highest 10%: $151,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,770 | $31.62 | |
| 25th | $79,090 | $38.02 | |
| Median | $97,920 | $47.08 | |
| 75th | $125,300 | $60.23 | |
| 90th | $151,000 | $72.57 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Erie, PA | $106,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,400 |
| Allentown, PA | $103,000 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $101,400 |
| Reading, PA | $98,540 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $98,050 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $95,000 |
| York, PA | $94,160 |
| Lebanon, PA | $93,210 |
| State College, PA | $90,530 |
| Williamsport, PA | $86,110 |
| Scranton, PA | $83,920 |
| Lancaster, PA | $83,710 |
| Altoona, PA | $78,670 |
| Johnstown, PA | $76,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 38. Ohio | $99,100 |
| 39. Hawaii | $98,740 |
| 40. Mississippi | $98,000 |
| 41. Pennsylvania | $97,920 |
| 42. Iowa | $97,700 |
| 43. West Virginia | $97,390 |
| 44. Wisconsin | $95,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $47.08 ($97,920 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $97,920 against $104,100 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays mechanical engineers the most?
Erie, PA, with a median of $106,900 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.