Mechanical Engineer Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median mechanical engineer in the Buffalo area earns $97,200 a year ($46.73 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($104,110) and 5% below the New York State median ($102,440). Half of the 780 mechanical engineers there earn between $79,050 and $119,400.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,460 | $74,990 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $79,050 | $84,400 | $84,130 |
| Median | $97,200 | $102,440 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $119,400 | $129,410 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $133,170 | $160,220 | $164,340 |
| Average | $100,200 | $110,270 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 780 | 8,590 | 296,810 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $109,990
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
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- Civil Engineer: $97,060
- Industrial Engineer: $101,260
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.