Engineers, All Other Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $131,900 +12% vs national
Median hourly $63.42
10th percentile $79,690
90th percentile $170,760
Employed locally 660
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,690
    25th
    $100,140
    50th (median)
    $131,900
    75th
    $151,110
    90th
    $170,760

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 153% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 53% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $130,260
    Syracuse, NY $119,420
    Albany, OR $114,940
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $112,820
    Utica-Rome, NY $111,430

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$107,490
    Civil Engineers$101,430
    Mechanical Engineers$111,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,590
    Electrical Engineers$103,440
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$50,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Albany, NY is $63.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.51 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Albany, NY is 12% above the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Albany?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $79,690 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,140.