verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$130,330/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.66/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
560
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$120,764 #32 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in New York, explained

Aerospace engineers in New York earn a median of $130,330 per year ($62.66 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $89,130, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $202,690. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $130,330 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $130,330 is worth about $120,764 in national buying power — ranking New York #32 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$89,130
$42.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,330
$62.66/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$202,690
$97.45/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $130,330 $120,764
Massachusetts $149,470 $141,333 −$19,140
Vermont $144,400 $147,410 −$14,070
Pennsylvania $133,940 $137,273 −$3,610
Connecticut $129,500 $124,988 +$830
New Jersey $126,430 $116,199 +$3,900

Aerospace Engineer in New York: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in New York?

Aerospace engineers in New York earn a median of $130,330 per year ($62.66 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does New York pay aerospace engineers well?

At $130,330, New York pays 3% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 560 work in the state.

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