How much does a mechanical engineer make in New York?
$102,400a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in New York. That is $49.25 an hour or $8,537 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.25
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,990Median: $102,400Highest 10%: $160,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,990 | $36.05 | |
| 25th | $84,400 | $40.58 | |
| Median | $102,400 | $49.25 | |
| 75th | $129,400 | $62.22 | |
| 90th | $160,200 | $77.03 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $110,000 |
| Albany, NY | $108,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $105,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $100,200 |
| Ithaca, NY | $99,990 |
| Binghamton, NY | $98,560 |
| Watertown, NY | $97,400 |
| Buffalo, NY | $97,200 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $97,030 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $95,820 |
| Utica, NY | $93,980 |
| Kingston, NY | $90,150 |
| Elmira, NY | $83,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 22. Illinois | $102,700 |
| 23. Nevada | $102,700 |
| 24. Utah | $102,500 |
| 25. New York | $102,400 |
| 26. Maine | $102,400 |
| 27. Oklahoma | $101,900 |
| 28. Kentucky | $101,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $49.25 ($102,400 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $102,400 against $104,100 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New York rank for mechanical engineer pay?
New York ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays mechanical engineers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $110,000 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.