How much does a civil engineer make in Springfield?
$105,800a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $50.84 an hour or $8,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.84
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,880Median: $105,800Highest 10%: $163,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,880 | $36.00 | |
| 25th | $84,050 | $40.41 | |
| Median | $105,800 | $50.84 | |
| 75th | $134,900 | $64.83 | |
| 90th | $163,500 | $78.59 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| Paducah, KY | $101,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,200 |
| Champaign, IL | $98,910 |
| Bloomington, IL | $97,070 |
| St. Louis, MO | $96,830 |
| Decatur, IL | $96,170 |
| Peoria, IL | $95,140 |
| Rockford, IL | $94,850 |
| Davenport, IA | $92,950 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Environmental Engineer | $103,200 |
| Electrical Engineer | $101,900 |
| Architect | $97,600 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $92,920 |
| Industrial Engineer | $90,680 |
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $83,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $50.84 ($105,800 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $105,800 against $100,800 nationally, 5% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,760, so Springfield pays 6% more.
Where does Springfield rank for civil engineer pay?
45 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,500 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.