Transportation Engineers Salary in New York
Transportation Engineers in New York earn a median of $103,760 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Civil Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,500
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,290; the top 10% earn over $169,050. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Civil Engineers$103,760 median in New York
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$103,760 median in New York (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$117,600 median in New York (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineers$101,270 median in New York
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$82,200 median in New York
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,790 median in New York
Transportation Engineers pay in New York
How much do transportation engineers make in New York?
The median is $103,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,290 and the top 10% earn over $169,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for transportation engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.