As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA is $92,161, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,772 weekly, or $7,680 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 Pittsburgh, PA vary widely, spanning from $77,103 to $102,103. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,279) and 75th percentile ($97,365), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,103 per year. This $13,086 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, Pittsburgh Forensic Engineer often earn 2.2% lower than national averages. However, Pittsburgh currently ranks 447 statewide 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 $77,103 Pittsburgh, PA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $84,279 Pittsburgh, PA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $92,161 Pittsburgh, PA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $97,365 Pittsburgh, PA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $102,103 Pittsburgh, PA September 01, 2026
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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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  1. This Job:

    Forensic Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Biomedical Engineering Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Forensic Engineer ranges from $84,279 to $97,365 with the average base salary of $92,161. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,885 to $114,655 with the average total cash compensation of $101,183.
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