Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $99,300 | $102,499 | -3% |
| Median hourly wage | $47.74 | $49.28 | -3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $97,067.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Civil Engineer in Rhode Island is $99,300, or about $47.74 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Civil Engineers is $102,499. Rhode Island is -3% below the national median.
Entry-level civil engineers in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,270 civil engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $99,300, Rhode Island offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.