How much does a civil engineer make in Providence?
$99,310a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $47.75 an hour or $8,276 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.75
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 126 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,990Median: $99,310Highest 10%: $150,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,990 | $36.53 | |
| 25th | $79,090 | $38.02 | |
| Median | $99,310 | $47.75 | |
| 75th | $134,800 | $64.81 | |
| 90th | $150,800 | $72.50 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $132,900 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $125,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $114,700 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $111,400 |
| Engineer | $110,500 |
| Chemical Engineer | $107,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $106,300 |
| Architect | $105,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $101,700 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $101,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $47.75 ($99,310 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $99,310 against $100,800 nationally, 2% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $99,300, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for civil engineer pay?
126 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $150,800 or more.
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.