How much does a civil engineer make in Albany?
$102,500a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $49.26 an hour or $8,539 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.26
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,990Median: $102,500Highest 10%: $149,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,990 | $36.53 | |
| 25th | $81,780 | $39.32 | |
| Median | $102,500 | $49.26 | |
| 75th | $126,400 | $60.77 | |
| 90th | $149,500 | $71.88 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| New York, NY | $107,300 |
| Binghamton, NY | $106,100 |
| Syracuse, NY | $102,300 |
| Rochester, NY | $99,460 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $98,180 |
| Ithaca, NY | $97,550 |
| Buffalo, NY | $97,060 |
| Watertown, NY | $94,340 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $92,160 |
| Utica, NY | $91,370 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Materials Engineer | $134,600 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $133,800 |
| Engineer | $130,800 |
| Electronics Engineer | $127,600 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $108,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $105,900 |
| Industrial Engineer | $104,200 |
| Architect | $98,350 |
| Environmental Engineer | $96,540 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $96,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $49.26 ($102,500 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $102,500 against $100,800 nationally, 2% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $103,800, so Albany pays 1% less.
Where does Albany rank for civil engineer pay?
64 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.