Average Civil Engineer Yearly Salary in the United States

Civil Engineers earn an average yearly salary of $72,589. Salaries typically start from $36,783 and go up to $112,928.

Average Civil Engineer Hourly Wage in the United States

Civil Engineers earn an average hourly wage of $34.90. Hourly wages typically start from $17.68 and go up to $54.29.

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)

These numbers may vary depending on several factors, like level of education, amount of experience, industry, company size and location.

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The average starting salary for civil engineers is approximately the same as the average of all professions that require the same educational level. However, civil engineering provides greater opportunities for advancement than many other career choices. For those who like to innovate and meet society’s growing needs, civil engineering offers some outstanding opportunities for growth. These innovators end up becoming the leaders in the field, both in the positions that they hold and in the salaries they get paid.

The wide range of civil engineering salaries can be attributed to a number of factors. Since these statistics take into consideration all practicing civil engineers, the biggest factor is experience. Civil engineers who have just graduated from college don’t earn as much as experienced civil engineers. Experienced civil engineers are compensated for their ongoing education and what they’ve learned by practical application of their skills.

Education and certifications can also affect civil engineers’ salaries. A small percentage of civil engineers go on to receive their master’s degrees, and this added education results in higher salaries and more responsibility. Other certifications can prepare a civil engineer for management positions, which of course pay better.

Another major factor that can affect the salary of a civil engineer is their reputation. A civil engineer who has been responsible for the design of a major project, especially one that stands out, is in very high demand. These top civil engineers can negotiate for higher salaries and they have the ability to select which jobs they choose to work on.

Top End Civil Engineer Earnings The highest earning Civil Engineers in the United States earn:	$54.29 an hour	$112,927.9 per year
Senior Civil Engineer Earnings Senior Civil Engineers in the United States earn:	$40.86 an hour	$84,991.3 per year
Experienced Civil Engineer Earnings Experienced Civil Engineers in the United States earn:	$33.13 an hour	$68,902.3 per year
Junior Civil Engineer Earnings Junior Civil Engineers in the United States earn:	$25.54 an hour	$53,127.6 per year
Starting Civil Engineer Earnings Starting Civil Engineers in the United States earn:	$17.68 an hour	$36,783.3 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

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State	Hourly Wage	Annual Salary	Rank
Civil Engineer Salary in United States	$34.90	$72,588.7	# 1
Civil Engineer Salary in Florida	$29.20	$60,739.0	# 2
Civil Engineer Salary in Texas	$29.08	$60,481.4	# 3
Civil Engineer Salary in California	$28.85	$60,017.0	# 4