Advertisement
Civil Engineers average salary by city in New York
- New York$122,340
- Kingston$116,810
- Syracuse$111,180
- Albany$109,520
- Kiryas Joel$108,150
- Binghamton$106,730
- Buffalo$105,980
- Rochester$105,120
- Ithaca$101,590
- Watertown$98,260
- Utica$95,580
- Glens Falls$95,380
- Elmira$95,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $122,340 | $107,330 | $88,710 | $88,593 | 113 |
| Kingston | $116,810 | $110,610 | $91,370 | $85,045 | 101 |
| Syracuse | $111,180 | $102,330 | $81,070 | $81,423 | 96 |
| Albany | $109,520 | $102,470 | $81,780 | $80,354 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel | $108,150 | $98,180 | $79,840 | $79,473 | 109 |
| Binghamton | $106,730 | $106,140 | $86,380 | $78,559 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $105,980 | $97,060 | $80,500 | $78,076 | 96 |
| Rochester | $105,120 | $99,460 | $78,930 | $77,523 | 97 |
| Ithaca | $101,590 | $97,550 | $77,420 | $75,251 | 103 |
| Watertown | $98,260 | $94,340 | $79,810 | $73,109 | 88 |
| Utica | $95,580 | $91,370 | $78,040 | $71,384 | 93 |
| Glens Falls | $95,380 | $92,160 | $77,150 | $71,255 | 95 |
| Elmira | $95,020 | $91,370 | $83,010 | $71,024 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Civil Engineers salary in other states
More about pay in New York
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.