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New York engineer salary

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Updated January 2025

What engineers earn across New York — explore the numbers city by city.

Typical pay

$132,852

New York

Top earners

$204,221

Higher end

vs national

+14% vs national

U.S. $116,537

Cities

6

in this state

Engineers in New York earn an estimated $132,852 per year, +14% vs national, with top earners near $204,221. Explore pay city by city below, or estimate your own total compensation. The number sharpens as engineers here contribute.

Engineering pay by role in New York

Estimated pay for each discipline in New York. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.

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Engineering salaries by city in New York

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Top-paying

New York City

$146,837

+26% vs national

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Buffalo

$113,041

-3% vs national

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More cities in New York

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What affects engineering pay in New York

  • ▹Local market. New York pay runs +14% vs national for the typical engineer, driven by local demand and living costs.
  • ▹Discipline mix. Software, petroleum, and engineering-management roles pull averages up; civil and environmental roles sit lower. Use the role table above for specifics.
  • ▹Metro concentration. Pay clusters in New York City, Buffalo, which run above the statewide estimate.
  • ▹Remote & experience.Remote roles often anchor to a company's HQ market rather than New York; seniority can swing pay ±35% around the median.

Engineer salaries in New York — FAQ

How much do engineers make in New York?
Engineers in New York earn an estimated median of $132,852 per year — 14% above the national average — with top earners near $204,221. These are labeled estimates: geographic pay is modeled from BLS OEWS national baselines adjusted by a local cost-of-labor index, not a direct BLS metro/state wage.
What is the highest-paying engineering job in New York?
Among tracked disciplines, engineering managers have the highest estimated pay in New York, around $188,522 (median). Management, software, and petroleum roles typically sit at the top; civil and environmental roles lower.
Is New York a good state for engineers?
Pay-wise, the typical New York engineering salary is 14% above the national average. Combined with local demand, that makes it a competitive market. Compare roles and cities on this page before deciding.
Which cities in New York pay engineers the most?
Estimated engineering pay is highest in New York City ($146,837), and Buffalo ($113,041). Metro figures adjust the state baseline by local wage levels.
Source details

Blended engineering estimate for New York: BLS OEWS national engineering median adjusted by a 1.14× cost-of-labor index.

Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →

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