Mechanical Engineer Salary in New York, NY
Mechanical Engineers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $109,990 a year — 6% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $80,759 take-home, or $6,730 a month.
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- Federal income tax$15,368
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,819
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,595
- New York income tax$5,449
- Take-home pay$80,759
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $3,828 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $76,931 ($6,411 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $79,520 | $38.23 | $61,075 | $5,090 |
| 25th percentile | $92,180 | $44.32 | $69,280 | $5,773 |
| Median (50th) | $109,990 | $52.88 | $80,759 | $6,730 |
| 75th percentile | $137,060 | $65.89 | $97,900 | $8,158 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $165,010 | $79.33 | $115,355 | $9,613 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $109,990 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median mechanical engineer's $80,759 take-home pay has the buying power of $71,745 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Mechanical Engineer jobs are less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.38), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for mechanical engineers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #23 of 25 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $168,030 | $112,533 | $101,911 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $125,350 | $96,943 | $98,290 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $161,370 | $108,687 | $94,009 |
| 4 | Denver, CO | $128,180 | $93,946 | $88,810 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $126,590 | $97,790 | $87,994 |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH | $104,220 | $80,065 | $83,952 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $126,990 | $90,238 | $82,875 |
| 8 | Baltimore, MD | $116,700 | $85,723 | $82,042 |
| 23 | New York, NY | $109,990 | $80,759 | $71,745 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 25 metros →
About the job: mechanical engineers
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +11.2% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make in New York, NY?
The median mechanical engineer salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $109,990 a year, or about $52.88 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $92,180 and $137,060.
What is a mechanical engineer’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $109,990 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $80,759 a year ($6,730 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $5,449 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a mechanical engineer?
Pay here is 6% above the national median of $104,110. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $71,745 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #23 of 25 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a mechanical engineer afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 35% of a median mechanical engineer’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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