Mechanical Engineers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Mechanical Engineers in New York earn a median salary of $98,645 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.6% vs the national median of $102,320. An estimated 11,370 mechanical engineers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $88,170 to $111,940 depending on location.
$98,645
Avg median salary in New York
$111,940
Highest paying metro
$88,170
Lowest paying metro
11,370
Employed in New York
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Mechanical Engineers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $111,940 | $88,490 | $130,920 | 1,050 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $111,270 | $90,990 | $140,340 | 6,440 |
| Syracuse, NY | $103,870 | $86,790 | $127,210 | 620 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $101,680 | $82,850 | $121,100 | 80 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $101,380 | $81,220 | $133,880 | 180 |
| Watertown, NY | $100,040 | $81,480 | $113,560 | 50 |
| Rochester, NY | $99,510 | $80,970 | $116,260 | 1,190 |
| Southwest New York | $99,040 | $79,910 | $121,170 | 290 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $98,720 | $75,120 | $121,880 | 40 |
| Buffalo, NY | $96,890 | $79,410 | $118,900 | 780 |
| Ithaca, NY | $95,460 | $82,310 | $123,480 | 90 |
| Kingston, NY | $94,660 | $80,080 | $110,670 | 60 |
| Utica, NY | $94,280 | $73,390 | $106,140 | 150 |
| Elmira, NY | $91,800 | $77,840 | $104,720 | 50 |
| Binghamton, NY | $89,610 | $75,680 | $106,200 | 140 |
| Central East New York | $88,170 | $77,250 | $114,710 | 160 |