Chemical Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Chemical Engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $115,125 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.5% vs the national median of $121,860. An estimated 1,210 chemical engineers are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $96,960 to $133,880 depending on location.
$115,125
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$133,880
Highest paying metro
$96,960
Lowest paying metro
1,210
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Chemical Engineers salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $133,880 | $93,550 | $170,250 | 170 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $120,300 | $96,670 | $147,930 | 850 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $109,360 | $85,950 | $182,120 | 150 |
| Reading, PA | $96,960 | $75,700 | $96,960 | 40 |