How much does a chemical engineer make in New York?
$126,800a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $60.98 an hour or $10,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.98
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,680Median: $126,800Highest 10%: $170,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,680 | $39.27 | |
| 25th | $95,480 | $45.90 | |
| Median | $126,800 | $60.98 | |
| 75th | $149,200 | $71.74 | |
| 90th | $170,500 | $81.95 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| Rochester, NY | $133,700 |
| Buffalo, NY | $112,800 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $160,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $147,500 |
| Electronics Engineer | $144,900 |
| Engineer | $135,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,300 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $126,600 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $112,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $111,400 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $110,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $110,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $60.98 ($126,800 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $126,800 against $125,000 nationally, 1% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $129,100, so New York pays 2% less.
Where does New York rank for chemical engineer pay?
27 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,500 or more.
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.