Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $119,010 | $118,932 | +0% |
| Median hourly wage | $57.22 | $57.18 | +0% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $110,297.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $149,229 | $101,250 | $195,750 | 187 |
The median annual salary for a Electrical Engineer in New York is $119,010, or about $57.22 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Electrical Engineers is $118,932. New York is +0% above the national median.
Entry-level electrical engineers in New York typically earn from $101,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 8,770 electrical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $119,010, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.