Mechanical Engineer Salary in New York
Based on 9K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$102,440
$49.25/hr
vs National Average
$105,416
-2.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $160K
9K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,990 |
| 25th percentile | $84,400 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,440 |
| 75th percentile | $129,410 |
| 90th percentile | $160,220 |
Top H-1B Employers for Mechanical 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 | PowerCon PTS Inc. | 4 | $92,746 |
| 2 | Afridi Associates | 4 | $81,432 |
| 3 | HP Hood LLC | 3 | $122,609 |
| 4 | STV Construction Inc. | 3 | $100,901 |
| 5 | Tesla, Inc. | 3 | $93,240 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,540 |
| 2023 | $97,410 |
| 2024 | $105,130 |
| 2025 | $102,440 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,540 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $97,410 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $105,130 | $102,901 |
| 2025 | $102,440 | $105,416 |