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Microsystems Engineers in New York

Microsystems engineers research, design, develop, and test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)—tiny devices that combine mechanical and electronic components at microscopic scales. They work in laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and design offices across semiconductor companies, medical device manufacturers, aerospace firms, and research institutions. In New York the median pay is $117,600 a year, 4% below the national median of $122,930.

$117,600median pay in New York, per year
$94,400–$154,310middle half earn
5,760employed in New York
$122,930U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingWritingSystems AnalysisSpeakingScience

Knowledge areas

Computers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyMathematics (knowledge)PhysicsDesignEnglish Language

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O*NET-SOC 17-2199.06. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.