Chemical Engineer Salary in New York
Based on 540+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$129,060
$62.048/hr
vs National Average
$115,633
+11.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$82K – $146K
540 employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Chemical Engineer in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,520 |
| 25th percentile | $89,440 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $129,060 |
| 75th percentile | $145,670 |
| 90th percentile | $146,180 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemical Engineer in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $106,220 |
| 2023 | $106,720 |
| 2024 | $132,480 |
| 2025 | $129,060 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $106,220 | $104,335 |
| 2023 | $106,720 | $110,377 |
| 2024 | $132,480 | $114,171 |
| 2025 | $129,060 | $115,633 |