SOC 17-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Civil Engineers — Olympia
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA · 10 metro areas compared
At $108,240, median pay for Civil Engineers in Olympia, WA tracks the national median of $100,840 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $108,240, median pay for Civil Engineers in Olympia, WA tracks the national median of $100,840 closely. Pay ranges from under $84,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $142,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $92,730 to $123,590.
Employment stands at 860, or 6.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Walla Walla records the highest median at $123,030. Of the 345 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 56th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,500 | −16.2% |
| 25th | $92,730 | −8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $108,240 | +7.3% |
| 75th | $123,590 | +22.6% |
| 90th | $142,050 | +40.9% |
| Mean | $110,200 | +9.3% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walla Walla | $123,030 | 190 | |
| 2 | Kennewick | $121,370 | 630 | |
| 3 | Seattle | $116,480 | 7,680 | |
| 4 | Bremerton | $116,210 | 300 | |
| 5 | Bellingham | $107,790 | 220 | |
| 6 | Longview | $102,750 | 60 | |
| 7 | Mount Vernon | $101,300 | 150 | |
| 8 | Spokane | $100,510 | 600 | |
| 9 | Wenatchee | $100,510 | 180 | |
| 10 | Yakima | $100,510 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Olympia run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $108,240 buys what $101,159 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$108,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$101,159US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,240 a year, 7.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $84,500 to $142,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 860 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Walla Walla, at $123,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Civil Engineers in Olympia, WA?
The median annual wage is $108,240, or $52.04 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,840, so pay in Olympia, WA is 7.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Olympia, WA earns more than $142,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $84,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Walla Walla, at $123,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 860 jobs in this occupation in Olympia, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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