As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Pennsylvania is $94,241, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,812 weekly, or $7,853 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $78,850 to $104,407. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,185) and 75th percentile ($99,563), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,407 per year. This $13,378 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pennsylvania Forensic Engineer often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 nationwide for Forensic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $78,850 PA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $86,185 PA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $94,241 PA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $99,563 PA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $104,407 PA May 01, 2026
25% $86,185 10% $78,850 90% $104,407 75% $99,563 $94,241 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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Location Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $103,854 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $96,717 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $99,631 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $107,550 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $105,571 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $95,840 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $92,623 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $97,977 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $98,891 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $101,444 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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