How much does a civil engineer make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $48.93 an hour or $8,482 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.93
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 8,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,970 | $37.49 | |
| 25th | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.93 | |
| 75th | $129,800 | $62.42 | |
| 90th | $160,000 | $76.92 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $48.93 ($101,800 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $101,800 against $100,800 nationally, 1% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $103,900, so Washington pays 2% less.
Where does Washington rank for civil engineer pay?
76 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,000 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.