DOL Median (Rochester, NY)
$58,677
vs National
-16.8%
National: $70,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,904
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,677
-16.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Civil Engineers in Rochester, NY earns $58,677 in nominal terms, which is 16.8% below the national average of $70,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,904 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rochester, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Electric & Gas Corporation | $97,144 | 2 |
| Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. | $72,800 | 3 |
| T.Y. LIN INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTURE & LAND SURVEYING P.C. | $64,813 | 9 |
| RAVI ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, P.C. | $64,480 | 1 |
| Bergmann Associates | $64,459 | 22 |
| BERGMANN ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | $58,677 | 5 |
| THE PIKE COMPANIES LIMITED | $53,500 | 1 |
| ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION (RG&E) | N/A | 1 |
| ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Civil Engineers make in Rochester, NY?
The median Civil Engineers salary in Rochester, NY is $58,677 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Rochester, NY a good place to work as a Civil Engineers?
A Civil Engineers in Rochester, NY earns 16.8% less than the national median of $70,500, or $46,904 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.