Civil Engineers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,640 -10% vs national
Median hourly $43.10
10th percentile $63,050
90th percentile $134,100
Employed locally 70
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,050
    25th
    $75,610
    50th (median)
    $89,640
    75th
    $119,970
    90th
    $134,100

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $99,240
    Mechanical Engineers $101,680
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,170
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $51,900
    Electrical Engineers $93,150
    Environmental Engineers $92,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Capital/Northern New York is $43.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.44 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 10% below 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,050 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,610.