How much does an engineer make in Syracuse?
$126,400a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $60.77 an hour or $10,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.77
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,290Median: $126,400Highest 10%: $172,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,290 | $38.12 | |
| 25th | $101,300 | $48.70 | |
| Median | $126,400 | $60.77 | |
| 75th | $140,700 | $67.63 | |
| 90th | $172,900 | $83.13 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| New York, NY | $135,300 |
| Albany, NY | $130,800 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $122,400 |
| Binghamton, NY | $110,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $100,300 |
| Rochester, NY | $100,100 |
| Utica, NY | $97,940 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $141,200 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $141,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $121,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $111,100 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $105,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $104,400 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,300 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $97,970 |
| Environmental Engineer | $94,330 |
| Architect | $94,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $60.77 ($126,400 a year).
Do engineers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $126,400 against $122,900 nationally, 3% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $117,600, so Syracuse pays 7% more.
Where does Syracuse rank for engineer pay?
48 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,900 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.