As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plant Engineer in Buffalo, NY is $87,778, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,688 weekly, or $7,315 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plant Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Plant Engineer in Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $74,053 to $100,528. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,594) and 75th percentile ($94,452), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,528 per year. This $13,858 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Standard Operating Procedures or Continuous Improvement, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Buffalo Plant Engineer often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 statewide for Plant 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
Plant Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $74,053 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $80,594 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $87,778 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $94,452 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $100,528 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
25% $80,594 10% $74,053 90% $100,528 75% $94,452 $87,778 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Plant Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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