Aerospace Engineers Salary in New York

Aerospace engineers in New York earn the most in Albany (average $141,190 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($115,300), across the 4 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the aerospace engineers average at $135,720 and the median at $130,330 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,060.

Aerospace Engineers average salary by city in New York

Albany$141,190
New York$140,000
Rochester$121,830
Buffalo$115,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albany	$141,190	$133,840	$98,990	$100,346	100
New York	$140,000	$126,620	$123,590	$99,604	113
Rochester	$121,830	$127,910	$101,130	$88,275	97
Buffalo	$115,300	$100,580	$86,440	$84,074	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Aerospace Engineers salary in other states

Aerospace Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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