Civil Engineers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for civil engineers is $48.48 an hour ($100,840 a year). About 367,840 people work in this job there.
Pay range for civil engineers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.81 | $68,240 |
| 25% of workers | $38.43 | $79,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.48 | $100,840 |
| 75% of workers | $62.34 | $129,680 |
| 90% of workers | $78.47 | $163,220 |
Best-paying states for civil engineers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $122,500 | 55,180 |
| Alaska | $114,730 | 1,670 |
| Washington | $110,000 | 12,590 |
| Massachusetts | $106,730 | 9,450 |
| Louisiana | $105,380 | 3,780 |
| Oregon | $105,250 | 4,890 |
| New Jersey | $104,660 | 6,900 |
| Nevada | $104,310 | 3,560 |
| New Mexico | $103,900 | 1,350 |
| District of Columbia | $103,880 | 1,650 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $99,010
- Alaska · $114,730
- Arizona · $89,660
- Arkansas · $85,020
- California · $122,500
- Colorado · $101,420
- Connecticut · $103,150
- Delaware · $100,220
- District of Columbia · $103,880
- Florida · $98,570
- Georgia · $84,240
- Hawaii · $94,280
- Idaho · $98,030
- Illinois · $99,760
- Indiana · $98,270
- Iowa · $96,430
- Kansas · $96,880
- Kentucky · $100,930
- Louisiana · $105,380
- Maine · $97,820
- Maryland · $100,680
- Massachusetts · $106,730
- Michigan · $92,100
- Minnesota · $101,480
- Mississippi · $100,170
- Missouri · $92,750
- Montana · $93,070
- Nebraska · $103,150
- Nevada · $104,310
- New Hampshire · $98,710
- New Jersey · $104,660
- New Mexico · $103,900
- New York · $103,760
- North Carolina · $100,730
- North Dakota · $98,190
- Ohio · $96,220
- Oklahoma · $98,760
- Oregon · $105,250
- Pennsylvania · $97,850
- Rhode Island · $99,300
- South Carolina · $101,600
- South Dakota · $98,700
- Tennessee · $95,910
- Texas · $96,860
- Utah · $96,830
- Vermont · $95,600
- Virginia · $97,120
- Washington · $110,000
- West Virginia · $86,930
- Wisconsin · $94,600
- Wyoming · $90,590
Education, experience and outlook for civil engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 22,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $102,440 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,110 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,630 |
| Engineers, All Other | $122,930 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $161,740 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $134,960 |
| Environmental Engineers | $107,110 |
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