DOL Median (Schenectady, NY)
$89,200
vs National
+14.7%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,303
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$89,200
+14.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Schenectady, NY earns $89,200 in nominal terms, which is 14.7% above the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,303 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Schenectady, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GE ENERGY | $113,000 | 9 |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - INFRASTRUCTURE | $97,400 | 14 |
| General Electric Company | $91,000 | 111 |
| AXIEM INTERNATIONAL INC. | $74,880 | 1 |
| SUPERPOWER | $71,074 | 1 |
| Belcan Engineering Group, LLC | $68,524 | 242 |
| QUEST GLOBAL SERVICES - NA | $67,673 | 16 |
| QuEST Global Services-N.A., Inc. | $66,768 | 266 |
| GE INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES, LP | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Schenectady, NY?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Schenectady, NY is $89,200 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Schenectady, NY a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Schenectady, NY earns 14.7% more than the national median of $77,792, or $71,303 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.