Civil Engineers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for civil engineers is $100,840, or $48.48 per hour. About 367,840 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $122,500 in California to $84,240 in Georgia.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 51 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $122,500 | $58.89 | 55,180 | 1.28 |
| 2 | Alaska | $114,730 | $55.16 | 1,670 | 2.17 |
| 3 | Washington | $110,000 | $52.89 | 12,590 | 1.50 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $106,730 | $51.31 | 9,450 | 1.10 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $105,380 | $50.66 | 3,780 | 0.82 |
| 6 | Oregon | $105,250 | $50.60 | 4,890 | 1.05 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $104,660 | $50.32 | 6,900 | 0.68 |
| 8 | Nevada | $104,310 | $50.15 | 3,560 | 0.97 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $103,900 | $49.95 | 1,350 | 0.66 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $103,880 | $49.94 | 1,650 | 0.99 |
| 11 | New York | $103,760 | $49.89 | 17,500 | 0.76 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $103,150 | $49.59 | 2,360 | 0.97 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $103,150 | $49.59 | 4,370 | 1.09 |
| 14 | South Carolina | $101,600 | $48.85 | 7,180 | 1.32 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $101,480 | $48.79 | 4,710 | 0.68 |
| 16 | Colorado | $101,420 | $48.76 | 13,290 | 1.96 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $100,930 | $48.53 | 2,690 | 0.57 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $100,730 | $48.43 | 12,810 | 1.10 |
| 19 | Maryland | $100,680 | $48.41 | 5,240 | 0.80 |
| 20 | Delaware | $100,220 | $48.19 | 920 | 0.80 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $100,170 | $48.16 | 1,770 | 0.64 |
| 22 | Illinois | $99,760 | $47.96 | 13,910 | 0.96 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $99,300 | $47.74 | 1,270 | 1.07 |
| 24 | Alabama | $99,010 | $47.60 | 5,370 | 1.07 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $98,760 | $47.48 | 2,180 | 0.54 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $98,710 | $47.46 | 1,620 | 1.00 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $98,700 | $47.45 | 1,440 | 1.33 |
| 28 | Florida | $98,570 | $47.39 | 23,750 | 1.01 |
| 29 | Indiana | $98,270 | $47.25 | 4,030 | 0.53 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $98,190 | $47.21 | 1,380 | 1.35 |
| 31 | Idaho | $98,030 | $47.13 | 2,630 | 1.30 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $97,850 | $47.04 | 15,870 | 1.11 |
| 33 | Maine | $97,820 | $47.03 | 1,240 | 0.82 |
| 34 | Virginia | $97,120 | $46.69 | 11,350 | 1.17 |
| 35 | Kansas | $96,880 | $46.58 | 2,880 | 0.85 |
| 36 | Texas | $96,860 | $46.57 | 34,870 | 1.05 |
| 37 | Utah | $96,830 | $46.56 | 5,670 | 1.38 |
| 38 | Iowa | $96,430 | $46.36 | 2,500 | 0.68 |
| 39 | Ohio | $96,220 | $46.26 | 10,560 | 0.80 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $95,910 | $46.11 | 5,790 | 0.75 |
| 41 | Vermont | $95,600 | $45.96 | 770 | 1.07 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $94,600 | $45.48 | 7,410 | 1.07 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $94,280 | $45.33 | 2,640 | 1.78 |
| 44 | Montana | $93,070 | $44.75 | 1,870 | 1.55 |
| 45 | Missouri | $92,750 | $44.59 | 5,760 | 0.83 |
| 46 | Michigan | $92,100 | $44.28 | 7,760 | 0.74 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $90,590 | $43.55 | 990 | 1.48 |
| 48 | Arizona | $89,660 | $43.10 | 5,940 | 0.77 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $86,930 | $41.79 | 1,300 | 0.78 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $85,020 | $40.88 | 1,870 | 0.60 |
| 51 | Georgia | $84,240 | $40.50 | 9,400 | 0.81 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do civil engineers make?
The median annual wage for civil engineers in the United States is $100,840, or $48.48 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $68,240, and the top 10% earn $163,220.
How many civil engineers are employed in the U.S.?
About 367,840 people work as civil engineers nationwide.
Which state pays civil engineers the most?
California pays the most at a median of $122,500, followed by Alaska ($114,730) and Washington ($110,000).
Which state pays civil engineers the least?
Georgia has the lowest median at $84,240.
Where are civil engineers jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Alaska at 2.17×.