Civil Engineer Salary
Civil engineers design, build, and supervise infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, buildings, water systems, and environmental remediation projects.
Civil Engineer Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level civil engineers earn around $62,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $90,000. Senior-level civil engineers can earn $130,000 or more.
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The salary range for civil engineers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $60,400, while the top 10% earn $138,600.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $60,400 |
| 25th Percentile | $73,200 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $89,940 |
| 75th Percentile | $114,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $138,600 |
Civil Engineer Salary by State
Civil Engineer salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $152,898, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $74,650.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $152,898 | Details → |
| #2 California | $124,117 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $121,419 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $111,526 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $109,727 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $103,431 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $103,431 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $100,733 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $98,934 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $98,934 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $94,437 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $94,437 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $94,437 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $93,538 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $90,839 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $90,839 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $88,141 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $88,141 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $87,242 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $87,242 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $87,242 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $87,242 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $86,342 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $85,443 | Details → |
| #25 Michigan | $85,443 | Details → |
| #26 Montana | $85,443 | Details → |
| #27 Idaho | $84,544 | Details → |
| #28 Georgia | $83,644 | Details → |
| #29 New Mexico | $83,644 | Details → |
| #30 North Carolina | $82,745 | Details → |
| #31 Texas | $82,745 | Details → |
| #32 Wisconsin | $82,745 | Details → |
| #33 Wyoming | $82,745 | Details → |
| #34 Louisiana | $81,845 | Details → |
| #35 Indiana | $80,946 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $80,946 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $80,946 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $80,946 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $80,047 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $80,047 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $80,047 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $79,147 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $79,147 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $78,248 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $78,248 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $78,248 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $77,348 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $75,550 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $75,550 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $74,650 | Details → |
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- ● Design infrastructure projects using CAD and engineering software
- ● Analyze survey reports, maps, and geological data
- ● Oversee construction to ensure compliance with plans and codes
- ● Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources
- ● Conduct feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 5% growth over the next decade
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