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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$47.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,711/year ($6,226/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $125,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $150,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,550 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $97,920 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 $74,711 — an effective tax rate of 23.7%.
| Gross (median) | $97,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,712 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,491 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$3,006 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,711 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,226 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Pennsylvania is $97,920 per year ($47.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,090 and $125,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $97,920, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $74,711 per year ($6,226 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.7%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 13,550 Mechanical 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.