salary$97,060 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$150,300per year
Jobs in the area930people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Buffalo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 17.3% 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 Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $97,060 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $72,020 and $150,300.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 17.3% 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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.