Mechanical Engineer (R&D) salary in New York, NY
Based on 20 certified H-1B filings in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Upton, Brooklyn.
Also listed as: Researcher Iii Mechanical Engineering
Median salary$135,106
Middle 50%$87k–$146.1k
vs. national median+50%comparison median $90,063
Filings20FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,745 |
| 25th | $86,976 |
| 50th (median) | $135,106 |
| 75th | $146,149 |
| 90th | $169,998 |
Cost of living
New York's median Mechanical Engineer (R&D) salary of $135,106 is worth about $120,000 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 | $139,984 | 15 |
| Columbia University | too few | 3 |
| New York University | too few | 2 |
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 | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 8 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.