How much does a civil engineer make in Missouri?
$92,750a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Missouri. That is $44.59 an hour or $7,729 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.59
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,950Median: $92,750Highest 10%: $139,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,950 | $31.23 | |
| 25th | $77,410 | $37.22 | |
| Median | $92,750 | $44.59 | |
| 75th | $115,000 | $55.28 | |
| 90th | $139,200 | $66.93 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $98,860 |
| St. Louis, MO | $96,830 |
| Columbia, MO | $83,950 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $83,510 |
| Springfield, MO | $82,800 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $81,190 |
| Joplin, MO | $79,220 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $77,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 42. Wisconsin | $94,600 |
| 43. Hawaii | $94,280 |
| 44. Montana | $93,070 |
| 45. Missouri | $92,750 |
| 46. Michigan | $92,100 |
| 47. Wyoming | $90,590 |
| 48. Arizona | $89,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $44.59 ($92,750 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $92,750 against $100,800 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Missouri rank for civil engineer pay?
Missouri ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays civil engineers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $98,860 a year.
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.