Mechanical Engineers salary
in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Mechanical Engineers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro earn a median of $108,310 a year, based on BLS estimates for 930 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $104,110 and 6% above the NY statewide median of $102,440. It ranks #47 of 211 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE930 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN ALBANY · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Mechanical Engineers salary in Albany?
The BLS median is $108,310 a year (May 2025). Half of the 930 jobs pay between $87,140 and $134,700. The 10th percentile is $76,270 and the 90th is $165,360.
Is Albany a high-paying metro for Mechanical Engineers?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $104,110 and 6% above the NY statewide median of $102,440. It ranks #47 of 211 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Mechanical Engineers the most in Albany?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were General Electric ($147,150). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.