How much does an electrical engineer make in New York?
$119,000a year
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers in New York. That is $57.22 an hour or $9,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.22
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 8,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,870Median: $119,000Highest 10%: $168,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,870 | $36.00 | |
| 25th | $91,580 | $44.03 | |
| Median | $119,000 | $57.22 | |
| 75th | $144,300 | $69.35 | |
| 90th | $168,800 | $81.16 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $128,300 |
| Binghamton, NY | $126,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $124,600 |
| Syracuse, NY | $111,100 |
| Rochester, NY | $108,200 |
| Albany, NY | $105,900 |
| Ithaca, NY | $105,800 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $102,500 |
| Utica, NY | $102,500 |
| Kingston, NY | $99,800 |
| Buffalo, NY | $98,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electrical engineers.
| 15. Louisiana | $123,700 |
| 16. Colorado | $120,800 |
| 17. Virginia | $119,000 |
| 18. New York | $119,000 |
| 19. Missouri | $118,700 |
| 20. Maine | $114,600 |
| 21. West Virginia | $113,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $57.22 ($119,000 a year).
Do electrical engineers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $119,000 against $120,600 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New York rank for electrical engineer pay?
New York ranks 18 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays electrical engineers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $128,300 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.