How much does an engineer make in New York?
$117,600a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in New York. That is $56.54 an hour or $9,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.54
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,410Median: $117,600Highest 10%: $192,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,410 | $35.29 | |
| 25th | $94,400 | $45.38 | |
| Median | $117,600 | $56.54 | |
| 75th | $154,300 | $74.19 | |
| 90th | $192,900 | $92.74 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $135,300 |
| Albany, NY | $130,800 |
| Syracuse, NY | $126,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $122,400 |
| Binghamton, NY | $110,900 |
| Ithaca, NY | $103,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $100,300 |
| Rochester, NY | $100,100 |
| Utica, NY | $97,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 21. Maine | $120,400 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $119,800 |
| 23. West Virginia | $118,800 |
| 24. New York | $117,600 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $117,100 |
| 26. Texas | $115,800 |
| 27. Wyoming | $113,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $56.54 ($117,600 a year).
Do engineers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $117,600 against $122,900 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New York rank for engineer pay?
New York ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays engineers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $135,300 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.