Civil Engineers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $88,710 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $42.65
10th percentile $68,430
90th percentile $124,100
Employed locally 150
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,430
    25th
    $76,780
    50th (median)
    $88,710
    75th
    $108,510
    90th
    $124,100

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 129% Median Civil Engineers salary is 29% 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 Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $94,120
    Mechanical Engineers $94,280
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $132,350
    Electrical Engineers $104,040
    Computer Hardware Engineers $134,170
    Engineers, All Other $111,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Utica, NY is $42.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.37 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Utica, NY is 10.9% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $68,430 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,780.