How much does an environmental engineer make in New York?
$101,300a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in New York. That is $48.69 an hour or $8,439 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.69
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,370Median: $101,300Highest 10%: $157,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,370 | $32.39 | |
| 25th | $79,390 | $38.17 | |
| Median | $101,300 | $48.69 | |
| 75th | $127,800 | $61.45 | |
| 90th | $157,500 | $75.72 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $107,900 |
| Binghamton, NY | $103,200 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $102,600 |
| Rochester, NY | $98,240 |
| Albany, NY | $96,540 |
| Buffalo, NY | $95,740 |
| Syracuse, NY | $94,330 |
| Utica, NY | $91,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental engineers.
| 24. Pennsylvania | $103,300 |
| 25. Alabama | $102,700 |
| 26. New Jersey | $102,600 |
| 27. New York | $101,300 |
| 28. Rhode Island | $101,100 |
| 29. Montana | $100,100 |
| 30. North Carolina | $99,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $48.69 ($101,300 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $101,300 against $107,100 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New York rank for environmental engineer pay?
New York ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays environmental engineers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $107,900 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.