Civil Engineers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for civil engineers is $44.59 an hour ($92,750 a year). About 5,760 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($100,840). Missouri ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for civil engineers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.23 | $64,950 |
| 25% of workers | $37.22 | $77,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.59 | $92,750 |
| 75% of workers | $55.29 | $114,990 |
| 90% of workers | $66.93 | $139,210 |
Civil Engineers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $98,860 | 3,230 |
| St. Louis | $96,830 | 3,150 |
| Columbia | $83,950 | 130 |
| St. Joseph | $83,510 | 40 |
| Springfield | $82,800 | 350 |
| Cape Girardeau | $81,190 | 30 |
| Joplin | $79,220 | 170 |
| Jefferson City | $77,980 | 340 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $99,290 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,330 |
| Electrical Engineers | $118,670 |
| Engineers, All Other | $102,980 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $103,980 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $117,630 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $130,680 |
| Environmental Engineers | $98,170 |
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