Mechanical Engineer Salary in New York, NY
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The median mechanical engineer in the New York area earns $109,990 a year ($52.88 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($104,110) and 7% above the New York State median ($102,440). Half of the 6,960 mechanical engineers there earn between $92,180 and $137,060.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,520 | $74,990 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $92,180 | $84,400 | $84,130 |
| Median | $109,990 | $102,440 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $137,060 | $129,410 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $165,010 | $160,220 | $164,340 |
| Average | $117,500 | $110,270 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 6,960 | 8,590 | 296,810 |
New York, NY ranks 13th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- Buffalo, NY: $97,200
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
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Similar jobs in New York, NY
- Civil Engineer: $107,330
- Industrial Engineer: $105,840
- Electrical Engineer: $128,340
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.