As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hydraulic Engineer in Pennsylvania is $59,948, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,153 weekly, or $4,996 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hydraulic Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Hydraulic Engineer in Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $45,660 to $75,349. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,469) and 75th percentile ($68,009), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,349 per year. This $15,540 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Schematic, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pennsylvania Hydraulic Engineer often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 nationwide for Hydraulic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like MFG Durable to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hydraulic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $45,660 PA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $52,469 PA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $59,948 PA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $68,009 PA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $75,349 PA April 01, 2026
25% $52,469 10% $45,660 90% $75,349 75% $68,009 $59,948 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Hydraulic Engineer ?

Hydraulic engineering as a sub-discipline of civil engineering is concerned with the flow and conveyance of fluids, principally water and sewage. One feature of these systems is the extensive use of gravity as the motive force to cause the movement of the fluids. This area of civil engineering is intimately related to the design of bridges, dams, channels, canals, and levees, and to both sanitary and environmental engineering. Hydraulic engineering is the application of the principles of fluid mechanics to problems dealing with the collection, storage, control, transport, regulation, measurem...

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Location Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $63,572 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $61,090 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $60,706 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $65,796 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $65,972 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $58,066 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $55,741 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $60,958 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $61,084 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $62,173 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Hydraulic Engineer

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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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