How Much Does a Renewable Energy Engineer Make in Rochester, NY ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Renewable Energy Engineer Salary in Rochester, NY

As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Renewable Energy Engineer in Rochester, NY is $90,655, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,743 weekly, or $7,555 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Renewable Energy Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Renewable Energy Engineer in Rochester, NY vary widely, spanning from $78,897 to $101,543. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,500) and 75th percentile ($96,354), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,543 per year. This $11,854 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rochester Renewable Energy Engineer often earn 7.7% lower than national averages. However, Rochester currently ranks 415 statewide for Renewable Energy Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Renewable Energy Engineer Salary $78,897 Rochester, NY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Renewable Energy Engineer Salary $84,500 Rochester, NY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Renewable Energy Engineer Salary $90,655 Rochester, NY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Renewable Energy Engineer Salary $96,354 Rochester, NY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Renewable Energy Engineer Salary $101,543 Rochester, NY May 01, 2026
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Energy engineering or energy systems engineering is a broad field of engineering dealing with energy efficiency, energy services, facility management, plant engineering, environmental compliance and alternative energy technologies. Energy engineering is one of the more recent engineering disciplines to emerge. Energy engineering combines knowledge from the fields of physics, math, and chemistry with economic and environmental engineering practices. Energy engineers apply their skills to increase efficiency and further develop renewable sources of energy. The main job of energy engineers is to...

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About Rochester, New York    Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) eas....More

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

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