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

Environmental Engineer Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$101,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.69/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
3,170
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$93,837 #46 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in New York, explained

Environmental engineers in New York earn a median of $101,270 per year ($48.69 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $67,370, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $157,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $101,270 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $101,270 is worth about $93,837 in national buying power — ranking New York #46 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$67,370
$32.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$101,270
$48.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$157,490
$75.72/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $101,270 $93,837
Massachusetts $115,800 $109,496 −$14,530
Connecticut $114,710 $110,713 −$13,440
Pennsylvania $103,330 $105,901 −$2,060
New Jersey $102,630 $94,325 −$1,360
Vermont $92,580 $94,510 +$8,690

Environmental Engineer in New York: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in New York?

Environmental engineers in New York earn a median of $101,270 per year ($48.69 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does New York pay environmental engineers well?

At $101,270, New York pays 5% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 3,170 work in the state.

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