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Industrial Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$99,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.87/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
13,180
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,037 #43 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Industrial engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,560 per year ($47.87 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $69,700, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $143,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $99,560 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $99,560 is worth about $102,037 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #43 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,700
$33.51/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,560
$47.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$143,210
$68.85/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $99,560 $102,037
Delaware $120,190 $120,421 −$20,630
Maryland $119,930 $114,264 −$20,370
West Virginia $108,360 $121,077 −$8,800
New Jersey $103,840 $95,437 −$4,280
New York $102,640 $95,107 −$3,080
Ohio $100,060 $107,853 −$500

Industrial Engineer in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Pennsylvania?

Industrial engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,560 per year ($47.87 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay industrial engineers well?

At $99,560, Pennsylvania pays 3% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 13,180 work in the state.

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