Mechanical Engineers, Pittsburgh
$98,050
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Pittsburgh, PA. Middle half of wages roughly $80,030 to $123,720.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −5.8%
- US median
- $104,110
- Metro RPP
- 94.7
- Middle half
- $80,030 to $123,720
- OEWS employment
- 3,470
- SOC
- 17-2141
Mechanical Engineers in Pittsburgh pay a median $98,050 (May 2025), 5.8% below the US median of $104,110. At local prices (RPP 94.7), that median buys about what $103,537 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$98,050 in Pittsburgh buys about what $103,537 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 94.7, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 72 vs all-items 94.7 (US = 100, 2024).
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Mechanical Engineers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $98,050 | $80,030 to $123,720 | 94.7 |
| San Antonio | $104,620 | $93,360 to $134,890 | 94.7 |
| San Francisco | $161,370 | $128,330 to $183,990 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $107,440 | $85,210 to $129,220 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Mechanical Engineers in Pittsburgh?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Mechanical Engineers in Pittsburgh, PA is $98,050.
- How does Pittsburgh pay compare to the US median for Mechanical Engineers?
- Local median pay is 5.8% below the national OEWS median of $104,110.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Pittsburgh is 94.7 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $98,050 has about the same purchasing power as $103,537 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.