Civil Engineers Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $80,920 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.91
10th percentile $65,990
90th percentile $120,730
Employed locally 40
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,990
    25th
    $69,980
    50th (median)
    $80,920
    75th
    $98,620
    90th
    $120,730

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 127% Median Civil Engineers salary is 27% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $101,430
    Syracuse, NY $99,520
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $98,430

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $82,690
    Mechanical Engineers $91,800
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,070
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Elmira, NY is $38.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.24 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Elmira, NY is 18.7% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,990 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,980.