Mechanical Engineer Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median mechanical engineer in the Philadelphia area earns $104,410 a year ($50.20 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($104,110) and 7% above the Pennsylvania median ($97,920). Half of the 4,850 mechanical engineers there earn between $84,960 and $129,800.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,160 | $65,770 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $84,960 | $79,090 | $84,130 |
| Median | $104,410 | $97,920 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $129,800 | $125,270 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $157,920 | $150,950 | $164,340 |
| Average | $112,030 | $103,740 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 4,850 | 13,550 | 296,810 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- Pittsburgh, PA: $98,050
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
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Similar jobs in Philadelphia, PA
- Civil Engineer: $99,410
- Industrial Engineer: $103,370
- Electrical Engineer: $127,730
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.