How much does a civil engineer make in Springfield?
$82,800a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $39.81 an hour or $6,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.81
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 323 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,070Median: $82,800Highest 10%: $134,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,070 | $31.28 | |
| 25th | $72,450 | $34.83 | |
| Median | $82,800 | $39.81 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.60 | |
| 90th | $134,500 | $64.64 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| Kansas City, MO | $98,860 |
| St. Louis, MO | $96,830 |
| Columbia, MO | $83,950 |
| Joplin, MO | $79,220 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $77,980 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Engineer | $110,600 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $102,400 |
| Engineer | $95,300 |
| Industrial Engineer | $84,320 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $80,020 |
| Architect | $77,360 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $64,330 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician | $62,800 |
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $61,650 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $60,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $39.81 ($82,800 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $82,800 against $100,800 nationally, 18% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $92,750, so Springfield pays 11% less.
Where does Springfield rank for civil engineer pay?
323 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,500 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.