Civil Engineers
Occupation
$99,590
National Median Salary
$47.88
Median Hourly Wage
355,410
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+21.4%
10 Year Change
$82,050
2014 Median
$99,590
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Civil Engineers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $185,910 | 130 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $165,510 | — |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $154,370 | 490 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $145,210 | 50 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $139,780 | 70 |
Top Paying States for Civil Engineers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $118,450 | 54,640 |
| Rhode Island | $112,250 | 1,200 |
| Alaska | $107,240 | 1,540 |
| Washington | $105,090 | 11,900 |
| New Mexico | $104,600 | 1,400 |
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Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities
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