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Electrical Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$110,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$53.28/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
6,970
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$113,578 #31 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Electrical engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $110,820 per year ($53.28 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $77,650, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $167,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $110,820 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $110,820 is worth about $113,578 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #31 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,650
$37.33/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$110,820
$53.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$167,260
$80.41/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $110,820 $113,578
Delaware $126,970 $127,214 −$16,150
New Jersey $125,370 $115,224 −$14,550
Maryland $125,150 $119,237 −$14,330
New York $119,010 $110,275 −$8,190
West Virginia $113,420 $126,731 −$2,600
Ohio $100,620 $108,457 +$10,200

Electrical Engineer in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Pennsylvania?

Electrical engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $110,820 per year ($53.28 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay electrical engineers well?

At $110,820, Pennsylvania pays 8% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 6,970 work in the state.

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