salary$99,460 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$149,270per year
Jobs in the area890people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Rochester?
Cheap. Rent of $1,331 a month takes 16.1% 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 Rochester, NY?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Rochester, NY area is $99,460 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $68,830 and $149,270.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,331 a month takes 16.1% 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 Rochester, NY metro area.