Civil Engineers Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $97,030 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.65
10th percentile $66,810
90th percentile $145,080
Employed locally 850
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,810
    25th
    $79,640
    50th (median)
    $97,030
    75th
    $125,970
    90th
    $145,080

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 130% Median Civil Engineers salary is 30% 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 Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $99,360
    Mechanical Engineers $99,510
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,510
    Electrical Engineers $105,260
    Engineers, All Other $101,080
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $72,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Rochester, NY is $46.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.76 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Rochester, NY is 2.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,810 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,640.