How much does an aerospace engineer make in New York?
$130,300a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in New York. That is $62.66 an hour or $10,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.66
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,130Median: $130,300Highest 10%: $202,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,130 | $42.85 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.02 | |
| Median | $130,300 | $62.66 | |
| 75th | $162,200 | $77.99 | |
| 90th | $202,700 | $97.45 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $133,800 |
| Rochester, NY | $127,900 |
| New York, NY | $126,600 |
| Buffalo, NY | $100,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for aerospace engineers.
| 18. New Mexico | $132,900 |
| 19. Missouri | $130,700 |
| 20. Kansas | $130,300 |
| 21. New York | $130,300 |
| 22. Texas | $130,300 |
| 23. Connecticut | $129,500 |
| 24. Florida | $129,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $62.66 ($130,300 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $130,300 against $135,000 nationally, 3% less.
Where does New York rank for aerospace engineer pay?
New York ranks 21 of 41 states.
Which city in New York pays aerospace engineers the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $133,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.