Materials Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 720+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$98,030
$47.13/hr
vs National Average
$108,868
-10.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $174K
720 employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,790 |
| 25th percentile | $76,760 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,030 |
| 75th percentile | $128,360 |
| 90th percentile | $173,530 |
Top-Paying Industries for Materials Engineer (U.S.)
Which industries pay Materials Engineers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Materials Engineers in Pennsylvania tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $137,650 | 2K |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $130,620 | 70 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $126,510 | 2K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $122,660 | 6K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $118,890 | 130 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Pennsylvania) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,150 |
| 2023 | $83,990 |
| 2024 | $89,160 |
| 2025 | $98,030 |
| 2026 (projected) | $103,912 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,150 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $83,990 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $89,160 | $104,882 |
| 2025 | $98,030 | $108,868 |
| 2026 (projected) | $103,912 | $115,400 |
Materials Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Pennsylvania
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $76,760 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $98,030 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $128,360 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $173,530 |
Materials Engineer Salary in Other States
Related Materials Engineer Salaries in Pennsylvania
How other high-demand occupations in Pennsylvania compare to Materials Engineer ($98,030 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Materials Engineer | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager in PA | $164,690 | +68.0% | $79.18/hr |
| Aerospace Engineer in PA | $133,940 | +36.6% | $64.39/hr |
| Nuclear Engineer in PA | $133,250 | +35.9% | $64.06/hr |
| Biomedical Engineer in PA | $122,560 | +25.0% | $58.92/hr |
| Chemical Engineer in PA | $116,970 | +19.3% | $56.24/hr |
| Electrical Engineer in PA | $110,820 | +13.0% | $53.28/hr |
| Environmental Engineer in PA | $103,330 | +5.4% | $49.68/hr |
| Petroleum Engineer in PA | $101,880 | +3.9% | $48.98/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in PA | $99,560 | +1.6% | $47.87/hr |
| Mechanical Engineer in PA | $97,920 | -0.1% | $47.08/hr |
| Civil Engineer in PA | $97,850 | -0.2% | $47.04/hr |
| Occupational Therapist in PA | $98,440 | +0.4% | $47.33/hr |