Civil Engineers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $101,430 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.76
10th percentile $72,280
90th percentile $158,820
Employed locally 1,370
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,280
    25th
    $80,810
    50th (median)
    $101,430
    75th
    $124,100
    90th
    $158,820

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 118% Median Civil Engineers salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Kingston, NY $107,470
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,130
    Syracuse, NY $99,520
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $98,430
    Albany, OR $98,290

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $107,490
    Mechanical Engineers $111,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,590
    Electrical Engineers $103,440
    Engineers, All Other $131,900
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $50,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Albany, NY is $48.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.88 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Albany, NY is 1.8% above the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Albany?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $72,280 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,810.