How much does a civil engineer make in Salem?
$115,500a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $55.52 an hour or $9,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.52
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,220Median: $115,500Highest 10%: $147,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,220 | $37.61 | |
| 25th | $95,030 | $45.69 | |
| Median | $115,500 | $55.52 | |
| 75th | $141,000 | $67.76 | |
| 90th | $147,600 | $70.96 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| Portland, OR | $106,300 |
| Corvallis, OR | $104,200 |
| Bend, OR | $101,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $98,940 |
| Medford, OR | $94,560 |
| Albany, OR | $93,280 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Engineer | $125,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $114,600 |
| Engineer | $104,400 |
| Surveyor | $102,900 |
| Cartographer and Photogrammetrist | $101,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,900 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,010 |
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $86,200 |
| Architect | $82,030 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $70,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $55.52 ($115,500 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $115,500 against $100,800 nationally, 15% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $105,300, so Salem pays 10% more.
Where does Salem rank for civil engineer pay?
18 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,600 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.