PA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 17-2071

Electrical Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual Salary $109,730 -2% below national average (national: $111,910)
$119,550Mean Annual
$53Median Hourly
7,660Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$109,730
$75,510
10th pct.
$175,550
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$75,510$36.30
25th percentile$85,970$41.33
50th percentile (median)$109,730$52.76
75th percentile$137,450$66.08
90th percentile (top earners)$175,550$84.40
Mean (average)$119,550$57.48

How Pennsylvania Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (current) $109,730
New Mexico $143,850 +31%
California $140,360 +28%
District of Columbia $138,860 +27%
New Hampshire $131,790 +20%
Washington $130,730 +19%
Idaho $128,960 +18%
Massachusetts $126,010 +15%
New Jersey $125,120 +14%

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Related Occupations in Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Information Security Analysts $110,230 4,420
Aerospace Engineers $108,510 820
Database Administrators $107,800 5,000
Industrial Production Managers $106,220 10,090
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $106,110 1,380
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $104,460 13,110

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrical Engineers salary in Pennsylvania?

The mean electrical engineers salary in Pennsylvania is $119,550 per year. The median (middle) salary is $109,730 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Electrical Engineers in Pennsylvania?

Entry-level electrical engineerss (10th percentile) in Pennsylvania typically earn around $75,510 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $85,970 per year.

What is the highest Electrical Engineers salary in Pennsylvania?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Pennsylvania make approximately $175,550 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $137,450 per year.

How does the Pennsylvania Electrical Engineers salary compare to the national average?

The median electrical engineers salary in Pennsylvania is $109,730, which is -2% below national average of $111,910.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes