How much does a Plastic Engineer make in Schenectady, NY?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plastic Engineer in Schenectady, NY is $91,787. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $84,643 to $98,456, with most professionals earning between $78,138 and $104,528.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plastic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $78,138 Schenectady,NY May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $84,643 Schenectady,NY May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $91,787 Schenectady,NY May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $98,456 Schenectady,NY May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $104,528 Schenectady,NY May 01, 2025
25% $84,643 10% $78,138 90% $104,528 75% $98,456 $91,787 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Plastic Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chemical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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98456
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88116
109437
97971
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Plastic Engineer in Schenectady, NY. The base salary for Plastic Engineer ranges from $84,643 to $98,456 with the average base salary of $91,787. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,116 to $109,437 with the average total cash compensation of $97,971.

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About Schenectady, New York    Schenectady (/skəˈnɛktədi/) is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city....More

Schenectady, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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