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Chemical Engineers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh$139,050
- Philadelphia$128,970
- Reading$107,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $139,050 | $152,290 | $96,720 | $102,038 | 95 |
| Philadelphia | $128,970 | $127,770 | $97,660 | $95,458 | 103 |
| Reading | $107,820 | $100,190 | $82,000 | $81,371 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Chemical Engineers salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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