How much does a civil engineer make in Washington?
$110,000a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Washington. That is $52.88 an hour or $9,167 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.88
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,840Median: $110,000Highest 10%: $160,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,840 | $39.35 | |
| 25th | $96,230 | $46.26 | |
| Median | $110,000 | $52.88 | |
| 75th | $133,100 | $63.97 | |
| 90th | $160,700 | $77.25 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Walla Walla, WA | $123,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $121,400 |
| Seattle, WA | $116,500 |
| Bremerton, WA | $116,200 |
| Olympia, WA | $108,200 |
| Bellingham, WA | $107,800 |
| Portland, OR | $106,300 |
| Longview, WA | $102,800 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $101,300 |
| Spokane, WA | $100,500 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $100,500 |
| Yakima, WA | $100,500 |
| Lewiston, ID | $78,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 1. California | $122,500 |
| 2. Alaska | $114,700 |
| 3. Washington | $110,000 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $106,700 |
| 5. Louisiana | $105,400 |
| 6. Oregon | $105,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $52.88 ($110,000 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $110,000 against $100,800 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Washington rank for civil engineer pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays civil engineers the most?
Walla Walla, WA, with a median of $123,000 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.