Engineering Middletown, DE Pop. 22,350

Civil Engineer Salary in Middletown, Delaware

The median civil engineer salary in Middletown, DE is $88,141 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 3% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$88,141
vs State Avg
$-2,698
vs National
$-1,799
Cost of Living
98%

Civil Engineer Salary in Middletown by Experience

In Middletown, an entry-level civil engineer earns around $60,760, while experienced professionals earn up to $127,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$60,760
$-1,240 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$88,200
$-1,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$127,400
$-2,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Middletown, DE

Percentile Middletown
10th Percentile $59,192
25th Percentile $71,736
Median (50th) $88,141
75th Percentile $111,720
90th Percentile $135,828

Civil Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$94,437
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$91,739
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$89,041
Pop. 21,000
Dover, DE
$86,342
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Civil Engineer in Middletown

Education

Most civil engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Middletown and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AutoCADStructural AnalysisProject ManagementGISConstruction ManagementPE License

Job Outlook

Nationally, civil engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Middletown may vary based on local industry and population growth.