How much does a civil engineer make in Rhode Island?
$99,300a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Rhode Island. That is $47.74 an hour or $8,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.74
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,800Median: $99,300Highest 10%: $151,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,800 | $37.40 | |
| 25th | $79,040 | $38.00 | |
| Median | $99,300 | $47.74 | |
| 75th | $150,200 | $72.19 | |
| 90th | $151,000 | $72.61 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $99,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 20. Delaware | $100,200 |
| 21. Mississippi | $100,200 |
| 22. Illinois | $99,760 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $99,300 |
| 24. Alabama | $99,010 |
| 25. Oklahoma | $98,760 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $98,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $47.74 ($99,300 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $99,300 against $100,800 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for civil engineer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays civil engineers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $99,310 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.