Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $105,810 | $98,482 | +7% |
| Median hourly wage | $50.87 | $47.35 | +7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $98,063.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in New York is $105,810, or about $50.87 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. New York is +7% above the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 18,220 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $105,810, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.