Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $103,760 | $102,499 | +1% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.88 | $49.28 | +1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $96,163.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $129,452 | $87,750 | $168,750 | 187 |
The median annual salary for a Civil Engineer in New York is $103,760, or about $49.88 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Civil Engineers is $102,499. New York is +1% above the national median.
Entry-level civil engineers in New York typically earn from $87,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 17,500 civil engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $103,760, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.