Civil Engineer Salary
engineering · United States · 2025
National Median
$87,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$58k
Entry level
P25
$70k
Junior
P50
$87k
Median
P75
$108k
Senior
P90
$132k
Top earner
P10
$58,000
P50
$87,000
P90
$132,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $105,000 | $130,500 | $162,000 |
| New York, NY | $94,500 | $117,450 | $145,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $91,000 | $113,100 | $140,400 |
| Boston, MA | $87,500 | $108,750 | $135,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $84,000 | $104,400 | $129,600 |
| Austin, TX | $77,000 | $95,700 | $118,800 |
| Denver, CO | $77,000 | $95,700 | $118,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $73,500 | $91,350 | $113,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $70,000 | $87,000 | $108,000 |
| Miami, FL | $66,500 | $82,650 | $102,600 |
H-1B Average Wage
$85,260
DOL prevailing wage reference for Civil Engineer
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$58,000 – $132,000
Interquartile Range$70,000 – $108,000
Top City (SF)$130,500
Industryengineering
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Civil Engineer market data
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Market Median: $87,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$7,000
(+8.8%)
Target
$87,000
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