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Environmental Engineers Salary in New York
Ranked #22 of 50 · NY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of environmental engineerss in New York earn between $67,370 and $157,490. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean environmental engineers salary in New York is $108,360, about 4% below the U.S. average ($112,910). That works out to roughly $52/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $111,890 | $107,030 | 30 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,910 | $117,950 | 1,810 |
| Binghamton, NY | $103,150 | $99,870 | 30 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $102,630 | $103,940 | 80 |
| Rochester, NY | $98,240 | $102,430 | 200 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $97,860 | $97,780 | 40 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $97,830 | $104,750 | 50 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $96,540 | $102,620 | 570 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do environmental engineers make in New York?
The median environmental engineers salary in New York is $101,270 per year (mean $108,360), and about 80% earn between $67,370 and $157,490.
How much do environmental engineers make per hour in New York?
Roughly $52 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $108,360 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for environmental engineers?
New York ranks #22 of 50 states for environmental engineers pay. Its mean salary of $108,360 is about 4% below the U.S. average of $112,910.
Which metro areas in New York pay environmental engineers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for environmental engineers are Central East New York nonmetropolitan area ($111,890), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($107,910), Binghamton, NY ($103,150), by median annual wage.