How much does a Design Engineer make in Buffalo, NY? The average Design Engineer salary in Buffalo, NY is $131,804 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $125,065 and $139,782. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Design Engineer

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Bauer Foundation - ODESSA , FL
Description. Bauer Foundation Corp. (BFC) is a Florida corporation and the U.S. subsidiary of the world-wide operating Bauer Group based in Schrobenhausen, Germ
- 1 day ago
H O BOSTROM CO INC - WAUKESHA , WI
Description. Job Summary. The Senior Design Engineer will use a hands-on approach to lead the technical direction and execution of both new and existing enginee
- 1 day ago
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's
- 3 days ago
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's
- 3 days ago
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's
- 3 days ago
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's
- 3 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Design Engineer in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Design Engineer ranges from $125,065 to $139,782 with the average base salary of $131,804. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,408 to $151,618 with the average total cash compensation of $141,978.

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

Buffalo, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Design Engineer: Design, User