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Electrical Engineer Salary in New York (2026)
$57.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $86,572/year ($7,214/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 18th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 8,770 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $119,010 a year — though pay ranges from $74,870 for newcomers to $168,820 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $91,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $119,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $144,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $168,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,770 Electrical Engineer jobs in New York (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $119,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $86,572 — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
| Gross (median) | $119,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,352 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,104 |
| New York state income tax | −$5,981 |
| Take-home (annual) | $86,572 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,214 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in New York?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in New York is $119,010 per year ($57.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $91,580 and $144,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in New York?
- On the median salary of $119,010, a single filer in New York takes home about $86,572 per year ($7,214 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 8,770 Electrical Engineer jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.