As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plant Engineer in Philadelphia, PA is $94,862, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,824 weekly, or $7,905 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plant Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Plant Engineer in Philadelphia, PA vary widely, spanning from $80,003 to $108,635. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,084) and 75th percentile ($102,071), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,635 per year. This $14,987 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Standard Operating Procedures or Continuous Improvement, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Philadelphia Plant Engineer often earn 5.0% higher than national averages. However, Philadelphia currently ranks 236 statewide for Plant 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
Plant Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $80,003 Philadelphia, PA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $87,084 Philadelphia, PA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $94,862 Philadelphia, PA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $102,071 Philadelphia, PA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $108,635 Philadelphia, PA January 01, 2026
25% $87,084 10% $80,003 90% $108,635 75% $102,071 $94,862 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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H. T. PROF Group - New Castle, PA

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Greene, Tweed & Co Limited - Chatham Village of Towamencin, PA

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Trivium Packaging - Bloomsburg, PA

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Casey Industrial, Inc. - Manheim, PA

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    Plant Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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