Chemical Engineers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for chemical engineers is $62.05 an hour ($129,060 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($125,040). New York ranks 8th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical engineers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.19 | $81,520 |
| 25% of workers | $43.00 | $89,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.05 | $129,060 |
| 75% of workers | $70.03 | $145,670 |
| 90% of workers | $70.28 | $146,180 |
Chemical Engineers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $133,740 | 0 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $129,060 | 40 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $126,830 | 510 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $112,770 | 70 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $103,760 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,640 |
| Electrical Engineers | $119,010 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $102,440 |
| Engineers, All Other | $117,600 |
| Environmental Engineers | $101,270 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $163,470 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $119,180 |
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