Mechanical Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 14K+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$97,920
$47.077/hr
vs National Average
$105,416
-7.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $151K
14K employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,770 |
| 25th percentile | $79,090 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,920 |
| 75th percentile | $125,270 |
| 90th percentile | $150,950 |
Top H-1B Employers for Mechanical Engineer in Pennsylvania
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Pennsylvania — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YORK INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | 6 | $87,516 |
| 2 | Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. | 4 | $123,205 |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | 4 | $62,004 |
| 4 | Caresoft Global Technologies Inc | 4 | $80,927 |
| 5 | The Reading Truck Group, LLC | 3 | $135,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,910 |
| 2023 | $97,340 |
| 2024 | $97,450 |
| 2025 | $97,920 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,910 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $97,340 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $97,450 | $102,901 |
| 2025 | $97,920 | $105,416 |