How much does a chemical engineer make in New York?
$129,100a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in New York. That is $62.05 an hour or $10,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.05
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,520Median: $129,100Highest 10%: $146,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,520 | $39.19 | |
| 25th | $89,440 | $43.00 | |
| Median | $129,100 | $62.05 | |
| 75th | $145,700 | $70.03 | |
| 90th | $146,200 | $70.28 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rochester, NY | $133,700 |
| Albany, NY | $129,100 |
| New York, NY | $126,800 |
| Buffalo, NY | $112,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 5. Delaware | $133,700 |
| 6. Texas | $132,800 |
| 7. West Virginia | $129,200 |
| 8. New York | $129,100 |
| 9. Washington | $128,300 |
| 10. Oklahoma | $127,800 |
| 11. Montana | $127,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $62.05 ($129,100 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $129,100 against $125,000 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New York rank for chemical engineer pay?
New York ranks 8 of 41 states.
Which city in New York pays chemical engineers the most?
Rochester, NY, with a median of $133,700 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.