salary$102,470 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$149,520per year
Jobs in the area1,470people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Albany?
Cheap. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 19.4% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $102,470 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $75,990 and $149,520.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 19.4% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area.