Electrical Engineers Salary in New York
Electrical Engineers in New York earn a median of $119,010 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $119,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($120,630)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 8,770
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,870; the top 10% earn over $168,820. Nationally the range is $76,550 to $184,300.
States ranked near New York
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Electrical Engineers pay in New York
How much do electrical engineers make in New York?
The median is $119,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,870 and the top 10% earn over $168,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for electrical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 49 (−1% vs. the national median of $120,630). Living costs are not included.