Civil Engineers pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for civil engineers is $47.74 an hour ($99,300 a year). About 1,270 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($100,840). Rhode Island ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for civil engineers in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.40 | $77,800 |
| 25% of workers | $38.00 | $79,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.74 | $99,300 |
| 75% of workers | $72.19 | $150,160 |
| 90% of workers | $72.61 | $151,020 |
Civil Engineers pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $99,310 | 1,550 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $116,230 |
| Industrial Engineers | $109,350 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $136,360 |
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