How much does a civil engineer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $48.48 an hour or $8,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.48
- Average (mean)
- $108,700
- Jobs
- 367,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,240 | $32.81 | |
| 25th | $79,930 | $38.43 | |
| Median | $100,800 | $48.48 | |
| 75th | $129,700 | $62.35 | |
| 90th | $163,200 | $78.47 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $122,500 |
| Alaska | $114,700 |
| Washington | $110,000 |
| Massachusetts | $106,700 |
| Louisiana | $105,400 |
| Oregon | $105,300 |
| New Jersey | $104,700 |
| Nevada | $104,300 |
| New Mexico | $103,900 |
| District of Columbia | $103,900 |
| New York | $103,800 |
| Connecticut | $103,200 |
| Nebraska | $103,200 |
| South Carolina | $101,600 |
| Minnesota | $101,500 |
| Colorado | $101,400 |
| Kentucky | $100,900 |
| North Carolina | $100,700 |
| Maryland | $100,700 |
| Delaware | $100,200 |
| Mississippi | $100,200 |
| Illinois | $99,760 |
| Rhode Island | $99,300 |
| Alabama | $99,010 |
| Oklahoma | $98,760 |
| New Hampshire | $98,710 |
| South Dakota | $98,700 |
| Florida | $98,570 |
| Indiana | $98,270 |
| North Dakota | $98,190 |
| Idaho | $98,030 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,850 |
| Maine | $97,820 |
| Virginia | $97,120 |
| Kansas | $96,880 |
| Texas | $96,860 |
| Utah | $96,830 |
| Iowa | $96,430 |
| Ohio | $96,220 |
| Tennessee | $95,910 |
| Vermont | $95,600 |
| Wisconsin | $94,600 |
| Hawaii | $94,280 |
| Montana | $93,070 |
| Missouri | $92,750 |
| Michigan | $92,100 |
| Wyoming | $90,590 |
| Arizona | $89,660 |
| West Virginia | $86,930 |
| Arkansas | $85,020 |
| Georgia | $84,240 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $130,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $130,200 |
| Mankato, MN | $128,200 |
| Redding, CA | $126,000 |
| Napa, CA | $123,400 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $123,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $122,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $122,200 |
| Kennewick, WA | $121,400 |
| Yuba City, CA | $120,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $120,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $119,700 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $118,100 |
| Stockton, CA | $117,000 |
In other countries
Civil Engineer belongs to the international group "Civil engineers".
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- Aerospace Engineer$135,000
- Agricultural Engineer$98,590
- Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer$109,400
- Chemical Engineer$125,000
- Computer Hardware Engineer$161,700
- Electrical Engineer$120,600
- Electronics Engineer$130,200
- Environmental Engineer$107,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $48.48 ($100,800 a year).
How much does a civil engineer make a month?
About $8,403 a month before tax, based on a median of $100,800 a year.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,240 or less a year ($32.81 an hour); the top 10% make $163,200 or more.
Which state pays civil engineers the most?
California, with a median of $122,500 a year, followed by Alaska ($114,700) and Washington ($110,000).
Which city pays civil engineers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $130,300 a year.
How many civil engineers are there in the United States?
About 367,840 people work as civil engineers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.