SOC 17-2051 · May 2025 · United States
Civil Engineers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Civil Engineers across the United States is $100,840 per year, measured over 367,840 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $122,500.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Civil Engineers
Pay for this occupation varies by 45.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $122,500 and Georgia pays $84,240.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $122,500 | 55,180 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $114,730 | 1,670 | |
| 3 | Washington | $110,000 | 12,590 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $106,730 | 9,450 | |
| 5 | Louisiana | $105,380 | 3,780 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $105,250 | 4,890 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $104,660 | 6,900 | |
| 8 | Nevada | $104,310 | 3,560 | |
| 9 | New Mexico | $103,900 | 1,350 | |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $103,880 | 1,650 |
States with the most Civil Engineers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 55,180 | $122,500 | |
| 2 | Texas | 34,870 | $96,860 | |
| 3 | Florida | 23,750 | $98,570 | |
| 4 | New York | 17,500 | $103,760 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 15,870 | $97,850 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 13,910 | $99,760 | |
| 7 | Colorado | 13,290 | $101,420 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 12,810 | $100,730 | |
| 9 | Washington | 12,590 | $110,000 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 11,350 | $97,120 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $130,280 | 3,170 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $130,160 | 10,990 |
| 3 | Sacramento | $130,150 | 5,590 |
| 4 | Mankato | $128,220 | 50 |
| 5 | Redding | $126,000 | 380 |
| 6 | Napa | $123,440 | 180 |
| 7 | Walla Walla | $123,030 | 190 |
| 8 | Vallejo | $122,510 | 300 |
| 9 | Salinas | $122,160 | 250 |
| 10 | Kennewick | $121,370 | 630 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.