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Electrical Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$53.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $83,390/year ($6,949/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 24th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 6,970 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $110,820 a year — though pay ranges from $77,650 for newcomers to $167,260 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $91,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $110,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $136,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $167,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,970 Electrical Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $110,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $83,390 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $110,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,550 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,478 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$3,402 |
| Take-home (annual) | $83,390 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,949 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Pennsylvania is $110,820 per year ($53.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $91,390 and $136,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $110,820, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $83,390 per year ($6,949 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 6,970 Electrical Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Pennsylvania state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Pennsylvania.