As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Buffalo, NY is $114,770, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,207 weekly, or $9,564 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Diesel Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Diesel Engineer in Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $91,679 to $130,607. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,683) and 75th percentile ($123,060), while top earners (90th percentile) make $130,607 per year. This $20,377 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Buffalo Diesel Engineer often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 statewide for Diesel 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
Diesel Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $91,679 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $102,683 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $114,770 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $123,060 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $130,607 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
25% $102,683 10% $91,679 90% $130,607 75% $123,060 $114,770 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Diesel Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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