Electronics Engineer (R&D) salary in New York, NY
Based on 27 certified H-1B filings in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Upton, Piscataway.
Median salary$108,992
Middle 50%$100.5k–$116.8k
vs. national median−0%comparison median $109,500
Filings27FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,996 |
| 25th | $100,533 |
| 50th (median) | $108,992 |
| 75th | $116,758 |
| 90th | $142,512 |
Cost of living
New York's median Electronics Engineer (R&D) salary of $108,992 is worth about $96,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; New York = 112.6).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | $108,172 | 26 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $108,172 | 18 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $88,088 | $108,172 | 18 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.