Mechanical Engineer Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median mechanical engineer in the Pittsburgh area earns $98,050 a year ($47.14 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($104,110) and about the same as the Pennsylvania median ($97,920). Half of the 3,470 mechanical engineers there earn between $80,030 and $123,720.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,580 | $65,770 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $80,030 | $79,090 | $84,130 |
| Median | $98,050 | $97,920 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $123,720 | $125,270 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $143,000 | $150,950 | $164,340 |
| Average | $102,860 | $103,740 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 3,470 | 13,550 | 296,810 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 46th 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
- Philadelphia, PA: $104,410
- 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 Pittsburgh, PA
- Civil Engineer: $100,680
- Industrial Engineer: $98,190
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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.