Chemical Engineers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for chemical engineers is $56.23 an hour ($116,970 a year). About 810 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($125,040). Pennsylvania ranks 20th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical engineers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.43 | $79,940 |
| 25% of workers | $44.00 | $91,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $56.23 | $116,970 |
| 75% of workers | $80.80 | $168,060 |
| 90% of workers | $85.34 | $177,510 |
Chemical Engineers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $152,290 | 110 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $127,770 | 790 |
| Reading | $100,190 | 50 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $97,850 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $97,920 |
| Industrial Engineers | $99,560 |
| Electrical Engineers | $110,820 |
| Engineers, All Other | $108,950 |
| Environmental Engineers | $103,330 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $121,260 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $133,940 |
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