Mechanical Engineers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $85,570 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.14
10th percentile $58,920
90th percentile $127,350
Employed locally 390
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,920
    25th
    $71,330
    50th (median)
    $85,570
    75th
    $104,400
    90th
    $127,350

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 134% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $126,870
    Lexington Park, MD $123,300
    Napa, CA $112,670
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $106,590
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $106,430
    Erie, PA $103,850

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $90,490
    Civil Engineers $89,960
    Electrical Engineers $111,700
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,130
    Mechanical Drafters $59,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Scranton, PA is $41.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.38 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Scranton, PA is 16.4% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Scranton?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $58,920 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,330.