Civil Engineers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for civil engineers is $49.94 an hour ($103,880 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($100,840). District of Columbia ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for civil engineers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.88 | $78,780 |
| 25% of workers | $39.48 | $82,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.94 | $103,880 |
| 75% of workers | $62.85 | $130,720 |
| 90% of workers | $78.94 | $164,200 |
Civil Engineers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $101,780 | 8,470 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for civil engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 22,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $151,920 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $133,300 |
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