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Buffalo engineer salary

Estimate

Updated January 2025

What engineers earn in the Buffalo–Cheektowaga metro, with a full breakdown by role.

Typical pay

$113,041

Buffalo

Top earners

$173,767

Higher end

vs national

-3% vs national

U.S. $116,537

State

NY

New York

Engineers in the Buffalo–Cheektowaga metro earn an estimated $113,041, -3% vs national, with top earners near $173,767. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.

Engineering pay by role in Buffalo

Estimated pay for each discipline in Buffalo. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.

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What affects engineering pay in Buffalo

  • ▹Local market. Buffalo pay runs -3% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the New York statewide estimate.
  • ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
  • ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
  • ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Buffalo, raising or lowering local pay.

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Engineer salaries in Buffalo — FAQ

How much do engineers make in Buffalo?
Engineers in the Buffalo–Cheektowaga metro earn an estimated median of $113,041 per year — 3% below the national average — with top earners near $173,767. These are labeled estimates: geographic pay is modeled from BLS OEWS national baselines adjusted by a local cost-of-labor index, not a direct BLS metro/state wage.
What is the highest-paying engineering role in Buffalo?
Engineering Managers have the highest estimated pay in Buffalo, around $160,409 (median). Local industry concentration shifts which disciplines command the biggest premium.
How does engineering pay in Buffalo compare to the national average?
The estimated Buffalo engineering median of $113,041 is 3% below the national average of $116,537, and usually runs above the New York statewide estimate.
Source details

Blended engineering estimate for Buffalo: BLS OEWS national engineering median adjusted by a 0.97× cost-of-labor index.

Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →

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