Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $103,880 | $102,499 | +1% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.94 | $49.28 | +1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $94,522.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $124,657 | $84,500 | $162,500 | 152 |
The median annual salary for a Civil Engineer in District of Columbia is $103,880, or about $49.94 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Civil Engineers is $102,499. District of Columbia is +1% above the national median.
Entry-level civil engineers in District of Columbia typically earn from $84,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 1,650 civil engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $103,880, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.