Chemical Engineers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $122,660 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $58.97
10th percentile $79,390
90th percentile $176,130
Employed locally 580
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,390
    25th
    $92,980
    50th (median)
    $122,660
    75th
    $141,440
    90th
    $176,130

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 126% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,610
    Rochester, NY $132,480
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $124,980
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $109,740

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,870
    Industrial Engineers $107,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $74,760
    Mechanical Engineers $111,270
    Electrical Engineers $127,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in New York, NY-NJ is $58.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.95 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 0.7% above the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in New York?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,390 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,980.