Environmental Engineers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for environmental engineers is $48.69 an hour ($101,270 a year). About 3,170 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($107,110). New York ranks 27th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for environmental engineers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.39 | $67,370 |
| 25% of workers | $38.17 | $79,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.69 | $101,270 |
| 75% of workers | $61.45 | $127,820 |
| 90% of workers | $75.72 | $157,490 |
Environmental Engineers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $107,910 | 1,810 |
| Binghamton | $103,150 | 30 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $102,630 | 80 |
| Rochester | $98,240 | 200 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $96,540 | 570 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $95,740 | 260 |
| Syracuse | $94,330 | 220 |
| Utica-Rome | $91,370 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for environmental engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,300 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 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $163,470 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $119,180 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $101,300 |
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