How much does a civils worker make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,319 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,648
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $76,040 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $75,680 |
| 3. Australia | $68,210 |
| 5. Norway estimate | $55,330 |
| 6. United States | $51,830 |
| 7. Germany | $51,820 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $149 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistant$50,440
- Construction worker$46,580
- Picker and packer$36,280
- Factory labourer$40,870
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers$40,930
- Fiacre driver$41,980
- Warehouse worker$40,610
- Shelf stacker$37,330
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Massachusetts | $67,710 |
| Delaware | $66,230 |
| Washington | $64,190 |
| Illinois | $63,230 |
| Connecticut | $62,880 |
| Montana | $61,460 |
| New York | $61,330 |
| Minnesota | $61,240 |
| Oregon | $60,970 |
| North Dakota | $60,630 |
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| Rhode Island | $57,950 |
| Vermont | $57,760 |
| California | $57,530 |
| Wisconsin | $57,530 |
| Iowa | $57,390 |
| Michigan | $54,070 |
| Wyoming | $53,140 |
| Colorado | $53,090 |
| Idaho | $52,890 |
| Utah | $52,880 |
| Virginia | $52,550 |
| Maryland | $51,860 |
| Arizona | $51,690 |
| New Jersey | $51,530 |
| New Hampshire | $51,050 |
| Indiana | $50,260 |
| South Dakota | $49,530 |
| Maine | $49,030 |
| Alaska | $48,800 |
| Missouri | $48,660 |
| Ohio | $48,520 |
| Nebraska | $48,400 |
| West Virginia | $48,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,100 |
| Kansas | $47,480 |
| South Carolina | $47,280 |
| Tennessee | $47,020 |
| North Carolina | $46,740 |
| New Mexico | $46,530 |
| Nevada | $46,520 |
| Texas | $44,380 |
| Kentucky | $43,090 |
| Georgia | $42,830 |
| Florida | $42,800 |
| Louisiana | $41,550 |
| Oklahoma | $40,680 |
| Arkansas | $39,110 |
| Alabama | $37,430 |
| Mississippi | $35,220 |
| Hawaii | $30,900 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $50,260 |
| Helper | $42,670 |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operator | $70,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civils worker make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,319 a month, $51,830 a year.
How much does a civils worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $37,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $72,800.
Which country pays a civils worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a civils worker the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $67,710 a year.
Does a civils worker make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $51,830 a year against $51,820 in Germany, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a civils worker or a construction worker?
A civils worker: $51,830 a year against $46,580 for a construction worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate