Materials Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Materials Engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $92,751 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.4% vs the national median of $108,310. An estimated 760 materials engineers are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $79,270 to $112,290 depending on location.
$92,751
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$112,290
Highest paying metro
$79,270
Lowest paying metro
760
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Materials Engineers salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $112,290 | $87,920 | $149,410 | 330 |
| Reading, PA | $103,930 | $86,670 | $120,820 | 50 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $98,440 | $78,880 | $105,710 | 40 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $97,340 | $84,100 | $135,290 | 40 |
| York, PA | $86,530 | $78,300 | $94,080 | 50 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $84,430 | $57,330 | $105,510 | 180 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $79,780 | $77,040 | $86,640 | 40 |
| Lancaster, PA | $79,270 | $79,270 | $99,120 | 30 |