How much does a civil engineer make in New York?
$103,800a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in New York. That is $49.88 an hour or $8,647 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.88
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,290Median: $103,800Highest 10%: $169,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,290 | $37.16 | |
| 25th | $84,740 | $40.74 | |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.88 | |
| 75th | $135,900 | $65.35 | |
| 90th | $169,100 | $81.27 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingston, NY | $110,600 |
| New York, NY | $107,300 |
| Binghamton, NY | $106,100 |
| Albany, NY | $102,500 |
| 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 |
| Elmira, NY | $91,370 |
| Utica, NY | $91,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 8. Nevada | $104,300 |
| 9. New Mexico | $103,900 |
| 10. District of Columbia | $103,900 |
| 11. New York | $103,800 |
| 12. Connecticut | $103,200 |
| 13. Nebraska | $103,200 |
| 14. South Carolina | $101,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $49.88 ($103,800 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $103,800 against $100,800 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New York rank for civil engineer pay?
New York ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays civil engineers the most?
Kingston, NY, with a median of $110,600 a year.
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.