As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Continuous Improvement Engineer in Rochester, NY is $94,461, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,817 weekly, or $7,872 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Continuous Improvement Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Continuous Improvement Engineer in Rochester, NY vary widely, spanning from $80,136 to $108,816. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,963) and 75th percentile ($101,975), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,816 per year. This $15,012 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Equipment Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rochester Continuous Improvement Engineer often earn 7.7% lower than national averages. However, Rochester currently ranks 422 statewide for Continuous Improvement Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Continuous Improvement Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary $80,136 Rochester, NY April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary $86,963 Rochester, NY April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary $94,461 Rochester, NY April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary $101,975 Rochester, NY April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary $108,816 Rochester, NY April 01, 2026
25% $86,963 10% $80,136 90% $108,816 75% $101,975 $94,461 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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