Civil Engineer Salary in New York
Based on 18K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$103,760
$49.885/hr
vs National Average
$99,151
+4.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $169K
18K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,290 |
| 25th percentile | $84,740 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $103,760 |
| 75th percentile | $135,920 |
| 90th percentile | $169,050 |
Top H-1B Employers for Civil Engineer in New York
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in New York — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STV Incorporated | 8 | $121,430 |
| 2 | Kiewit Engineering NY Corp | 4 | $99,676 |
| 3 | DeSimone Consulting Engineering D.P.C | 4 | $113,500 |
| 4 | DACK Consulting Solutions, Inc. | 4 | $133,768 |
| 5 | WSP USA BUILDINGS INC. | 3 | $110,193 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,220 |
| 2023 | $103,170 |
| 2024 | $102,440 |
| 2025 | $103,760 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,220 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $103,170 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $102,440 | $96,900 |
| 2025 | $103,760 | $99,151 |