Mechanical Engineers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $49.25 an hour ($102,440 a year). About 8,590 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($104,110). New York ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.05 | $74,990 |
| 25% of workers | $40.58 | $84,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.25 | $102,440 |
| 75% of workers | $62.21 | $129,410 |
| 90% of workers | $77.03 | $160,220 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $109,990 | 6,960 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $108,310 | 930 |
| Syracuse | $105,020 | 620 |
| Rochester | $100,160 | 1,040 |
| Ithaca | $99,990 | 70 |
| Binghamton | $98,560 | 140 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $97,400 | 50 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $97,200 | 780 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $97,030 | 230 |
| Glens Falls | $95,820 | 40 |
| Utica-Rome | $93,980 | 130 |
| Kingston | $90,150 | 60 |
| Elmira | $83,220 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 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 |
| Engineers, All Other | $117,600 |
| Environmental Engineers | $101,270 |
| 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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