Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $110,000 | $102,499 | +7% |
| Median hourly wage | $52.88 | $49.28 | +7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $102,804.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $126,575 | $85,800 | $165,000 | 165 |
The median annual salary for a Civil Engineer in Washington is $110,000, or about $52.88 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Civil Engineers is $102,499. Washington is +7% above the national median.
Entry-level civil engineers in Washington typically earn from $85,800 depending on the city and employer.
With 12,590 civil engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $110,000, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.