How much does a civil engineer make in Syracuse?
$102,300a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $49.20 an hour or $8,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.20
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,110Median: $102,300Highest 10%: $164,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,110 | $34.67 | |
| 25th | $81,070 | $38.98 | |
| Median | $102,300 | $49.20 | |
| 75th | $131,500 | $63.20 | |
| 90th | $164,800 | $79.25 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| New York, NY | $107,300 |
| Binghamton, NY | $106,100 |
| Albany, NY | $102,500 |
| 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 Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $141,200 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $141,200 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Electronics Engineer | $121,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $111,100 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $105,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $104,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $97,970 |
| Environmental Engineer | $94,330 |
| Architect | $94,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $49.20 ($102,300 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $102,300 against $100,800 nationally, 1% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $103,800, so Syracuse pays 1% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for civil engineer pay?
67 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,800 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.