Mechanical Engineers Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $91,800 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.13
10th percentile $67,730
90th percentile $126,670
Employed locally 50
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,730
    25th
    $77,840
    50th (median)
    $91,800
    75th
    $104,720
    90th
    $126,670

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 145% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $111,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $111,270
    Syracuse, NY $103,870
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,380
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $100,040

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$82,690
    Civil Engineers$80,920
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,070
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Elmira, NY is $44.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.12 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Elmira, NY is 10.3% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Elmira?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,730 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,840.