How much does a civil engineer make in Pennsylvania?
$97,850a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Pennsylvania. That is $47.04 an hour or $8,154 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.04
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,930Median: $97,850Highest 10%: $141,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,930 | $32.66 | |
| 25th | $77,920 | $37.46 | |
| Median | $97,850 | $47.04 | |
| 75th | $122,300 | $58.81 | |
| 90th | $141,300 | $67.94 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $100,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $99,410 |
| Reading, PA | $98,890 |
| Allentown, PA | $98,760 |
| Lancaster, PA | $97,780 |
| State College, PA | $96,110 |
| Scranton, PA | $95,730 |
| York, PA | $95,040 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $93,830 |
| Altoona, PA | $93,680 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $92,580 |
| Williamsport, PA | $91,770 |
| Lebanon, PA | $80,550 |
| Erie, PA | $79,370 |
| Johnstown, PA | $77,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 29. Indiana | $98,270 |
| 30. North Dakota | $98,190 |
| 31. Idaho | $98,030 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $97,850 |
| 33. Maine | $97,820 |
| 34. Virginia | $97,120 |
| 35. Kansas | $96,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $47.04 ($97,850 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $97,850 against $100,800 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for civil engineer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays civil engineers the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $100,700 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.