Electrical Engineer Salary in New York
Based on 9K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$119,010
$57.216/hr
vs National Average
$114,434
+4.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $169K
9K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Electrical Engineer in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,870 |
| 25th percentile | $91,580 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $119,010 |
| 75th percentile | $144,250 |
| 90th percentile | $168,820 |
Top H-1B Employers for Electrical Engineer in New York
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in New York — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Independent System Operator | 12 | $122,550 |
| 2 | Meta Platforms, Inc | 3 | $125,237 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Electrical Engineer in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,510 |
| 2023 | $107,000 |
| 2024 | $112,550 |
| 2025 | $119,010 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,510 | $101,706 |
| 2023 | $107,000 | $106,188 |
| 2024 | $112,550 | $111,022 |
| 2025 | $119,010 | $114,434 |