Chemical Engineers Salary in New York

Chemical engineers in New York earn the most in Rochester (average $126,720 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($119,480), across the 4 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemical engineers average at $120,480 and the median at $129,060 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,980.

Chemical Engineers average salary by city in New York

Rochester$126,720
Albany$126,610
New York$126,240
Buffalo$119,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$126,720	$133,740	$127,090	$91,324	97
Albany	$126,610	$129,060	$93,970	$91,256	100
New York	$126,240	$126,830	$95,480	$91,025	113
Buffalo	$119,480	$112,770	$87,840	$86,764	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.

Chemical Engineers salary in other states

Chemical 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 17-2041.
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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