Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Salary in New York
In New York, engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others earn $64,080 at the median — $30.81 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $95K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $64K get you in New York?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $95K or more, a $46K spread from bottom to top.
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other salary by metro in New York
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $77K | +20% | 1,290 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $67K | +5% | 50 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $67K | +4% | 270 |
| Syracuse | $62K | -2% | 110 |
| Rochester | $60K | -7% | 190 |
| Utica-Rome | $57K | -12% | 40 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $50K | -22% | 650 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others make in New York?
The median is $64,080 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,480, and experienced engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others can clear $94,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,212/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 45.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other salary go in New York?
New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other salary is worth about $65,248 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.