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

Electrical Engineer Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$119,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$57.22/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
8,770
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$110,275 #35 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in New York, explained

Electrical engineers in New York earn a median of $119,010 per year ($57.22 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $74,870, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $168,820. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $119,010 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $119,010 is worth about $110,275 in national buying power — ranking New York #35 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,870
$36.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$119,010
$57.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,820
$81.16/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $119,010 $110,275
Massachusetts $127,720 $120,767 −$8,710
New Jersey $125,370 $115,224 −$6,360
Vermont $111,310 $113,630 +$7,700
Pennsylvania $110,820 $113,578 +$8,190
Connecticut $104,160 $100,531 +$14,850

Electrical Engineer in New York: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in New York?

Electrical engineers in New York earn a median of $119,010 per year ($57.22 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does New York pay electrical engineers well?

At $119,010, New York pays 1% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 8,770 work in the state.

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