Chemical Engineers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • New York
Chemical Engineers in New York earn a median salary of $122,465 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.5% vs the national median of $121,860. An estimated 700 chemical engineers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $109,740 to $132,480 depending on location.
$122,465
Avg median salary in New York
$132,480
Highest paying metro
$109,740
Lowest paying metro
700
Employed in New York
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Chemical Engineers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | $132,480 | $132,480 | $132,480 | — |
| Albany, NY | $124,980 | $99,230 | $163,220 | 50 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $122,660 | $92,980 | $141,440 | 580 |
| Buffalo, NY | $109,740 | $83,880 | $140,720 | 70 |